DevOps Manager

At Qualitest we're all about ensuring everything runs smoothly, whether it's your business, technology, or operations. We leverage smart engineering-led practices and precise processes to maintain excellence in all that we do.

Our clients are the world’s top brands and our diverse global team of 8,000 employees who collaborate with industry leaders in technology, finance, insurance, and beyond, making a significant impact in the world of technology.

We offer creative and flexible solutions to ensure the quality of your business operations, safeguarding your brand's reputation. We're proud to say we've been pushing the boundaries for over 25 years now, always striving for innovation and delivering exceptional service.

Ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team!

We are looking for a DevOps Manager, with 8+ years of experience for an exciting and challenging position!

This is a full-time, hybrid position (2 days in the office) located in Central Lisbon.

Requirements:

• Over 8 years of professional experience in DevOps/Cloud implementations
• Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in leveraging cloud-native services, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Mastery in automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or Chef.
• Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform, with experience in version control and automation.
• Deep understanding of IaC principles and best practices.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and experience integrating them with version control systems and testing frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience in designing, deploying, and scaling containerized applications in production environments.
• Proficiency in implementing monitoring and observability solutions for infrastructure, applications, and services using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Experience in establishing comprehensive monitoring strategies and proactive alerting mechanisms.
• Proven track record in FinOps practices, including cost control, process optimization, and automation for environment management.
• Proficiency in Terraform, container management (Docker, Kubernetes), and environment automation.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration to establish and align environment standards across development, testing, and production.
• Strong understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost governance, and comprehensive environment management.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience with cost management tools.

• Skilled in using monitoring and reporting tools to track real-time cost and performance metrics across all environments.

• Act as a primary point of contact for issues related to development, testing, and production environments, providing support and expertise across teams.

• Resolve environment-related issues promptly to maintain integrity, reliability, and alignment with project specifications.

• Proactively support teams in environment management, ensuring stability and reducing downtime in production and testing phases.

• Facilitate communication between development, testing, and operations teams to ensure consistent standards and smooth DevOps processes.

• Provide regular updates and comprehensive reports to stakeholders on environment status, performance, and utilization.

• Serve as the primary contact for environment-related topics, promoting cross-team collaboration and consistent practices.

• Identify and implement improvements and standardization opportunities within DevOps processes across all stages.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for processes, ensuring clarity and consistency in DevOps.

• Assess, adopt, and promote new technologies to support innovation in DevOps.

• Establish and track KPIs to measure environment utilization, performance, and effectiveness in supporting project goals.

Soft skills:

• Experience in providing technical guidance and advocating for DevOps best practices.
• Experience diagnosing technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, system failures, and production incidents efficiently.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and tools as needed.
• Time management and organizational skills for prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Active involvement in industry communities, conferences, or open-source projects.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
• Experience in fostering collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams.
• Commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps and cloud computing.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements, technologies, and organizational changes.

What we offer?

• Hybrid model
• Competitive salary
• Meal allowance
• Full term contract
• Health Insurance
• Psycological Support 
• Qualitest Allowance 
• Transport Allowance