DevOps Automation (Platform) Engineer

• Design, maintain and improve CI/CD platforms and supporting infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments • Review and update application and infrastructure designs to ensure scalability, security, performance and operational efficiency • Design, maintain and improve container platforms based on Kubernetes technologies, including Azure and Rancher/RKE2 environments • Develop reusable CI/CD pipelines, templates and automation solutions for application and infrastructure delivery • Create and maintain automation scripts to support build, release, deployment and platform operations processes • Package and deploy applications using Helm charts and Kubernetes-native deployment mechanisms • Ensure repeatable, reliable and maintainable deployment processes across development and operational environments • Administer, maintain and upgrade CI/CD platform components, including application servers and build agents • Provide technical support and guidance to development teams on CI/CD platform usage and deployment processes • Deliver training sessions and knowledge transfer activities related to CI/CD tools, DevOps practices and platform capabilities • Collect, analyse and report platform metrics, including cycle time, time-to-value, uptime, error rates and CI/CD platform usage • Minimum 6 years of relevant IT professional experience working with CI/CD platforms, including at least 3 years in Azure DevOps Server administration and at least 2 years deploying applications on Kubernetes environments • Minimum education level 6 degree (Bachelor's) • At least 1 certification among: • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) • or equivalent, internationally recognized certification • Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps Services administration • Excellent knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design, configuration and automation practices • Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and best practices, including automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, feedback loops and fail-fast methodologies • Excellent knowledge of application containerization, packaging and deployment on Kubernetes clusters, including Helm charts, operators and deployment pipelines • Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methodologies, such as Terraform or Puppet • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Strong communication skills in English; collaboration and documentation skills Additional desirable certifications:• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Arηs is a fully independent group of companies specialized in managing complex IT projects and systems for large organisations, focusing on state-of-the-art software development, business intelligence and infrastructure services.