Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer

Join a large-scale infrastructure modernization initiative focused on secure and enterprise-grade government platforms. We are looking for a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer who is ready to take ownership of technical decisions, lead platform delivery, and contribute to complex cloud and Kubernetes environments.

We at Sigma Software value engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful public sector solutions, contribute to modern infrastructure transformation, and grow within an international engineering environment.

PROJECT

The project is focused on building and maintaining secure enterprise infrastructure platforms for the public sector. The team designs, automates, and operates Kubernetes-based environments with strong emphasis on cloud infrastructure, platform hardening, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD automation.

As part of the project, you will contribute to large-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives involving Kubernetes orchestration, GitOps practices, enterprise security solutions, and air-gapped deployment environments. The role includes active participation in technical discovery, architecture design, implementation planning, and stakeholder communication.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms and cloud infrastructure
• Lead infrastructure delivery activities from the discovery phase through production rollout
• Make architectural and technical platform decisions aligned with Customer requirements
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code practices
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows
• Configure and support secure cluster operations, secrets management, and platform hardening
• Collaborate directly with Customers, vendors, and external stakeholders during technical workshops and solution discussions
• Analyze existing infrastructure environments and identify optimization opportunities
• Prepare technical proposals, implementation plans, estimates, and delivery roadmaps
• Troubleshoot production environments and perform root cause analysis
• Support compliance, security, and operational readiness requirements for government environments
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team

• 5+ years of commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer in enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes administration, networking, and security
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
• Experience implementing GitOps practices using ArgoCD or similar tools
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with CI/CD automation and software delivery pipelines
• Knowledge of secrets management solutions such as OpenBAO or HashiCorp Vault
• Experience with identity and access management solutions such as Keycloak
• Understanding of infrastructure security, CIS benchmarks, and platform hardening
• Experience working with production enterprise infrastructure environments
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions
• Experience communicating directly with Customers and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English

WILL BE A PLUS

• Experience with OKD or OpenShift administration
• Experience with Ceph storage solutions
• Knowledge of Helm packaging and customization
• Experience with air-gapped environments and restricted infrastructure
• Experience with vSphere administration
• Experience delivering solutions to external hosting providers
• Background in government, eGov, or registry-based systems
• Understanding of compliance and operational requirements in public sector environments

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead technical initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong collaboration skills within distributed teams
• Leadership mindset with focus on delivery and quality