Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure+AWS)

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

We are looking for a talented Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure and AWS experience to join our client's Cloud Operations team.

Our client is an open source platform built to productionize data science from day 1 by a team with a strong scientific background. Today it has a strong user community of 300,000+  across all industries and in over 60 countries. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure and services within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Private Link Services, Azure Networking, Azure, Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server).
• Assist in the building and deployment of cloud environments, primarily based on Azure and AWS. 
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) primarily using Terraform to ensure environments are consistently provisioned and maintained.
• Establish and enforce best practices for cloud security, networking (VNet, NSG, Firewall, Load Balancer), governance, and cost optimization.
• Take ownership and be responsible for tasks related to onboarding new tenants, implementing infrastructure changes, and adjusting or creating scripted automation based on predefined templates. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, automation scripting, and cloud-based deployment processes is essential.
• Manage and maintain containerization technologies, including Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), leveraging tools like Helm and GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Github Actions).
• Develop, maintain, and optimize robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Implement advanced deployment strategies (e.g., Blue/Green, Canary) to minimize downtime and risk.
• Write and maintain automation scripts using languages such as Python and PowerShell/Bash to automate repetitive tasks and system provisioning.
• Form part of a geographically distributed team with an already established development process, regular plannings, sync ups and sprints.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support critical incidents and ensure high system availability.

Requirements:

• Strong Azure knowledge, including hands-on experience with AKS, Private Link Services, Entra ID, Managed Identities and Private Endpoints.
• Good experience of AWS, including knowledge of basic components / building blocks (EC2, VPC, IAM).
• Terraform knowledge, including working with modules (Both for Azure and AWS).
• Gitops knowledge, including GitHub actions and deployment using ArgoCD using Helm Charts.

Nice-to-Have Certifications:

• AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-400: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers