DevOps Engineer (Azure/Kubernetes), part time
We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and maintain a custom-developed application running in Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, Kubernetes administration, production support, incident management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementation of DevSecOps best practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and smooth deployment of applications across pre-production and production environments. Details:
- Contract: B2B
- Start: June 2026
- Duration: Until December 2026 (extension possible)
- Location: Fully Remote
- Workload:
- First 2 months: approximately 50% allocation (10 MDs/month)
- Following months: approximately 25% allocation (5 MDs/month)
- Language: English
Responsibilities
- Manage and support cloud-based applications hosted in Microsoft Azure
- Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Perform deployments across development, pre-production, and production environments
- Administer and support Kubernetes (AKS) clusters and containerized workloads
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Ansible
- Monitor application and infrastructure performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure service reliability
- Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and operational efficiency
- Implement security best practices and support DevSecOps initiatives
- Manage access control and permissions using IAM and RBAC principles
- Support patch management, vulnerability remediation, and platform maintenance
- Work with logging, monitoring, and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve issues
- Document operational procedures, deployment processes, and technical solutions
Requirements
- Strong commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer in cloud-native environments
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS) administration and troubleshooting
- Strong experience with Docker and containerized applications
- Experience with Jenkins and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
- Experience with Git and GitHub version control
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Experience with Linux administration and Shell scripting
- Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Splunk and Azure Monitor
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles and security best practices
- Experience with IAM and RBAC access management models
- Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and production support experience
- Excellent communication skills in English
Nice to Have
- Experience with ArgoCD
- Experience with PostgreSQL administration or support
- Experience with Prisma Cloud, Snyk, and SonarQube
- Experience with ServiceNow and JIRA
- Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud environments