Senior Devops Engineer (remote From EU) - Remote Eligible

Senior DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in security and automation to support large-scale development and deployment operations. This position involves building and customizing CI/CD pipelines, improving observability and performance, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.

Technical Requirements and Knowledge

• CI/CD & Automation: Advanced experience implementing and customizing pipelines with Jenkins, Git (Bitbucket), Maven, and Gradle, covering backend (Java/Quarkus/Spring), frontend (React/TypeScript), and test workflows.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong knowledge of Docker, Podman, Helm, and OpenShift (OKD/OCP) for deployment and scaling of containerized applications.
• Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform and Ansible for provisioning and configuration automation.
• Security & Compliance: Proven experience managing HashiCorp Vault for secrets, integrating SAST/DAST tools such as Veracode, Trivy, and Syft, and applying secure coding and deployment practices.
• Monitoring & Observability: Proficient in implementing and maintaining ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana stacks to ensure visibility and system reliability.
• Databases & Messaging: Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka (Confluent), and Solace PubSub+.
• Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration & Tools: Experience using JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and MS Teams in Agile or hybrid DevOps setups.
• Performance & Cost Optimization: Skilled at identifying build, test, or deployment inefficiencies and optimizing OpenShift resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt CI/CD pipelines following corporate DevOps standards and project-specific needs.
• Automate container build, testing, and deployment processes using Docker, Helm, and OpenShift.
• Ensure secure and compliant DevOps operations by integrating vulnerability scanning and secrets management solutions.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and central DevOps teams to align practices and improve delivery efficiency.
• Maintain centralized monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure reliability and traceability across services.
• Troubleshoot complex build and deployment issues, identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Optimize system resources for cost efficiency and implement automated scaling and recovery strategies.
• Participate in defining and refining DevSecOps standards, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Act as a key liaison between the Digital Product and central DevOps teams, ensuring full alignment on architecture and best practices.
• Support and mentor team members on automation, containerization, and secure delivery processes.

Hiring Details

• Seniority: Senior (5–7+ years of relevant experience).
• Language: English level B2/C1 (mandatory).
• Work setup: 100% remote. Travel: Occasional travel to Brussels may be required.
• Eligibility: Open to EU citizens or professionals residing in the EU with a valid work permit.
• Engagement options: Freelance or Spanish employment contract, depending on the candidate's preference and location.