DevOps Engineer, MS Azure

Role Overview

• Maintain and support scalable and secure infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure, on a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux) using Kubernetes, Docker, MongoDB, SQL Server, and similar technologies whilst embodying our startup spirit of innovation and adaptability.
• Manage Azure resources with a grow-up mindset, prioritizing scalability, reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, raising awareness to issues and opportunities to optimize performance.
• Provision and operate CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, ArgoCD and/or similar technologies with a startup spirit of agility and iteration, to facilitate swift software delivery to users.
• Identify opportunities to optimize release cycles and improve deployment efficiency.
• Ensure the human heart of our team members is nurtured by fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and empowerment through streamlined deployment processes.
• Configuration management using tools such as Terragrunt, Terraform, Ansible and ARM.
• Manage infrastructure as code, promoting consistency and reliability across environments to support our expanding operations.
• Foster a human-centric approach by prioritizing ease of use and accessibility in configuration management processes, empowering team members to contribute effectively.
• Monitor ZigZag’s SaaS Platform using cutting-edge tools to track system health and performance.
• Respond to logging and alerting systems, to ensure proactive detection and resolution of issues to maintain high availability and reliability.
• Follow security best practices with resilience and adaptability, protecting infrastructure and data in accordance with industry standards.
• Contribute to regular security assessments with a grow-up mindset.
• Foster a human-centric approach to security by adopting a culture of awareness and accountability, which empowers team members to prioritize security in their daily activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure and deployment processes with business objectives.
• Learn and demonstrate best practices, guided by experienced teammates within a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize the human heart of our team members by promoting inclusivity and empathy in collaboration and knowledge-sharing activities, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a Software Development, Application Support, QA, DevOps or infrastructure engineering role.
• Experience of cloud services and architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Some understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exhibit a "Start-up Spirit" by showing agility, adaptability, and a willingness to take on new challenges with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Passion for Continuous Improvement: Embody a commitment to continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
• We before Me Collaboration: Prioritize collective success over individual achievements, demonstrating a "We before Me" attitude in collaborative projects and team goals.
• Tenacious Problem-Solving: Exhibit tenacity in addressing challenges, embodying the value of "Be Tenacious" by persistently seeking solutions and overcoming obstacles.
• Adaptability to Roll with Zig days and Zag days: Embrace flexibility and adaptability, recognizing that workdays may present unexpected shifts and challenges.

Tech Stack

• Ansible
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• MongoDB
• SQL
• Swift
• Terraform

Benefits

• 24 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, with additional holiday entitlement awarded for each completed year of service (up to a maximum of six extra days). Plus, to celebrate you, enjoy an extra day off on your birthday.
• Paid volunteer day per year to support a cause you care about.
• BUPA Private health insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus scheme.
• L&D Annual Budget and time to utilize it.
• Reduction of working hours during summer.
• Working from abroad policy – up to 60 days in Europe and 30 days outside Europe.