Senior DevOps Engineer - full remote

IT.HR Recruitment Agency

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote · Europe

Experience

Senior · 5+ years

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer role focused on defining DevOps architecture and strategy for a leading European client's cloud platform built primarily on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes, with emphasis on AI and Data workloads. The role covers the full lifecycle from Infrastructure as Code through CI/CD and observability.

At a glance

Work mode: Remote · Europe

What you'll do

Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure for AI and Big Data solutions, ensuring high availability and performance in a production environment
Implement end-to-end automation for the complete Machine Learning (ML) lifecycle, including infrastructure for model training, real-time inference, and data processing
Develop, manage, and optimise Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to provision and configure cloud resources consistently and efficiently
Create, manage, and improve robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid and safe deployment of code, models, and infrastructure changes
Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters (e.g., AKS, EKS, or GKE) specifically tailored for running containerised data processing frameworks and GPU-enabled ML workloads at scale
Establish advanced monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health, performance, and cost efficiency of the data and AI platforms
Implement security measures, access controls, and compliance frameworks to ensure data privacy, model governance, and adherence to security best practices across all environments
Work closely with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and Software Development teams to translate complex AI requirements into robust, deployable infrastructure solutions

What we're looking for

Strong professional background (5+ years) in a DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering role, focusing on mission-critical production systems
Extensive, hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly related to infrastructure and networking
Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes administration, operation, and optimisation for high-performance workloads, including scaling and resource management
Deep practical experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and state management
Proficiency in designing and managing automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI)
Experience with tools and frameworks commonly used in the Data/AI domain, such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Databricks, or specific AI/ML tooling infrastructure
Solid proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation, testing, and system integration
Experience implementing and working with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or cloud-native monitoring)

Benefits

Personalised Development Program and access to dedicated mentorship and coaching from domain experts to accelerate your career growth

100% Remote Work Option within Europe, providing ultimate work-life flexibility
Flexible Working Hours and a hybrid work model, supported by modern office hubs across Europe
Comprehensive Benefits Package, including additional health insurance and food vouchers
The chance to take full ownership and make a tangible impact on mission-critical, cloud-native solutions
A supportive, collaborative team culture with regular social events and team-building activities

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About IT.HR Recruitment Agency

IT.HR Recruitment Agency is recruiting on behalf of a long-established Central and Eastern European technology provider specialising in designing, building, and operating advanced, mission-critical software solutions for large international organisations.

Key facts

Recruitment agency posting on behalf of a client
Client has over 25 years of history
Client has a team of 600+ top-tier software engineers across Europe
Client is a certified partner for Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Telecommunications, and Financial Services
Client holds certifications such as NATO AQAP and TISAX