DevOps Automation (Platform) Engineer

Design, maintain and improve CI/CD platforms and supporting infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments Review and update application and infrastructure designs to ensure scalability, security, performance and operational efficiency Design, maintain and improve container platforms based on Kubernetes technologies, including Azure and Rancher/RKE2 environments Develop reusable CI/CD pipelines, templates and automation solutions for application and infrastructure delivery Create and maintain automation scripts to support build, release, deployment and platform operations processes Package and deploy applications using Helm charts and Kubernetes-native deployment mechanisms Ensure repeatable, reliable and maintainable deployment processes across development and operational environments Administer, maintain and upgrade CI/CD platform components, including application servers and build agents Provide technical support and guidance to development teams on CI/CD platform usage and deployment processes Deliver training sessions and knowledge transfer activities related to CI/CD tools, DevOps practices and platform capabilities Collect, analyse and report platform metrics, including cycle time, time-to-value, uptime, error rates and CI/CD platform usage Minimum 5 years of relevant IT professional experience working with CI/CD platforms, including at least 3 years in Azure DevOps Server administration and at least 2 years deploying applications on Kubernetes environments Minimum education level 6 degree (Bachelor's) At least 1 certification among: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent, internationally recognized certification Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps Services administration Excellent knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design, configuration and automation practices Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and best practices, including automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, feedback loops and fail-fast methodologies Excellent knowledge of application containerization, packaging and deployment on Kubernetes clusters, including Helm charts, operators and deployment pipelines Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methodologies, such as Terraform or Puppet Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills in English; collaboration and documentation skills Additional desirable certifications: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)