DevOps Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 22, 2026. Epic Malta scores B on the Alion truth index.
Salary: 40000 - 45000 EUR per year gross
At Epic, we challenge what’s expected and push boundaries to create real impact. Driven by innovation and efficiency, we’re always finding smarter ways to deliver more value to our people and our customers.
We act as Challengers, stay Authentic to our purpose, and are Passionate about delivering a Great Network for Great Value. United as One Team, we collaborate, support one another, and succeed together.
Join Epic to be part of a bold, forward-thinking environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join Epic’s Software Delivery Team. This role is integral to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our software delivery platforms and infrastructure. You’ll work closely with a passionate team of technologists, leveraging modern tools and platforms to support, optimise, and continuously improve how we build, deploy, and operate our systems.
You will focus on automating infrastructure, optimising CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the reliability and availability of our systems. Working closely with Development and QA teams, you will enable and support automation initiatives while ensuring seamless integration across development, testing, and production environments. Your technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and proactive approach will be essential to success in this role.
The position also involves participation in a 24×7 on-call roster, supporting business-critical systems and ensuring service continuity outside standard working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery processes
- Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (on premises)
- Administer and maintain database systems including MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
- Configure and manage load balancers, SSL certificates, and secure system communications
- Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
- Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python and/or Bash
- Collaborate closely with Software Developers & QA Engineers to support test automation within CI/CD pipelines
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues across environments
- Continuously improve system scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency
Core Competencies and Experience:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a DevOps or similar role
- Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, preferably GitLab CI/CD
- Solid understanding of database technologies (MariaDB/MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with load balancing and SSL configuration
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues
- Project Management: Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including QA and Development