Senior DevOps Engineer

On behalf of our client, a growing software development company specializing in end-to-end big data solutions, we are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and optimization of infrastructure and delivery pipelines. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape reliability and performance standards while mentoring junior team members in an agile big data environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for fully automated deployments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Orchestrate containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production systems for stability and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams on deployment strategies.
• Apply security best practices, including secure configuration and access control.
• Mentor junior DevOps colleagues and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging DevOps tools, methodologies, and trends.

Must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of professional experience in DevOps or equivalent roles.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration background.
• Solid expertise with the AWS cloud platform.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Shell).
• Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure to big data tools (Spark, Airflow).
• Familiarity with ETL pipelines, APIs, and microservices within cloud-native environments.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, or CKA.

What’s in for you

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 100% remote role, with preference for candidates based in Greece.
• Private health insurance and comprehensive benefits.