Senior DevOps Engineer

With more than 20 years of proven experience, QUALCO is a leading Fintech solutions provider, offering a wide range of analytics-driven, highly scalable enterprise software solutions in over 35 countries worldwide. Our end-to-end technology solutions cover a wide range of needs for Banking, Financial Services, Utilities, Insurance, Retail organizations, and beyond.

We are looking for passionate Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team.

A Day in the Life of a Senior DevOps Engineer will include

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure using Azure services to support scalable and reliable software deployment.
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines of Azure services related to AI and data-driven projects (e.g., machine learning model deployment, data pipeline development, etc.).
• Collaborate with development, data, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Oversee the performance, monitoring, and security of Azure-based services, including Azure Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Machine Learning, and other project-related services.
• Ensure efficient use of cloud resources and continuously optimize system performance.
• Manage Azure DevOps pipelines, ensuring alignment with project timelines and operational goals.
• Implement best practices for source control, branching, and deployment strategies.
• Participating in technical design reviews and providing expert guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and practices, including managing identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
• Collaborate with teams to implement automated testing and deployment of AI models and services
• Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with a focus on cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, containers, networking, databases, Azure DevOps, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Event Hubs.
• Strong experience in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Resource Manager, Jenkins or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep for automating infrastructure deployment.
• Expertise in version control systems, particularly Git, for managing and tracking code changes.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Azure Monitor and Application Gateway for cloud performance management.
• Understanding security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), Azure Policy, and managing secrets with tools like Azure Key Vault.
• Knowledge of other containerization technologies (e.g Docker) and containers orchestration platforms is an asset.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and deployment of machine learning models.
• Knowledge of security standards (e.g ISO 27001, NIST CSF) is an asset
• Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development, operations, and security teams, with strong communication skills to drive DevOps culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and willingness to work in an international/multicultural environment.
• Excellent knowledge of English language (written and verbal).

Additional Qualification, knowledge and skills:

Must have a relevant certification, such as

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Nice to have:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Benefits

Your Life @ Qualco 
This role is a hybrid opportunity in Athens. 

As a #Qmember, you will live out every day in a truly human-centered culture, based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Your performance and commitment to our shared goals will be recognized, and there will be great opportunities to ensure your career growth.  
Find out more about #LifeatQualco  

Join the #Qteam and enjoy: 

Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs

Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan

Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, and indoor parking

Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor

Flexible working model

Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room

Career and talent development tools

Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan

Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities

Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.

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