Platform Engineer
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 in technology, finance, and beyond, making a significant impact in the world of technology.
We are looking for a Platform Engineer / DevOps, with 3-7 years of experience for an exciting and challenging position!
This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Lisbon!
Overview:
The primary focus for this role is to be a key and influential member of a Market Infrastructure & DevOps Chapter with a focus on platform engineering. This person will provide dedicated support to innovation squads to create 'Cloud First' solutions that drive business value.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and maintain the pipelines for publishing code to Azure
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Oversee and coach squads in intra-day deployments mechanisms
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Drive the DevOps principles and culture across squads
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Create and maintain Azure infrastructure across all environments
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Create and maintain monitoring at all levels (infrastructure, app, data), and ensure the correct escalation path is followed
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Monitor performance and propose improvements
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Work closely with the other Infrastructures & DevOps chapter members
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Implement auto-scaling of resources to meet the needs of the moment
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Help to commoditise cloud services where possible
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Identify engineering limits, bottlenecks and tipping points before they’re reached
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Actively participate in incident management, problem resolution and root cause analysis scenarios
Requirements:
Mandatory:
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Experience of working as a DevOps engineer, working on solutions in Azure or hybrid cloud. Preferably with Azure DevOps.
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Experience with Terraform and Azure Resource Management Templates
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Experience setting up and working with Azure DevOps pipelines
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Knowledge of Cloud native, microservices, containerized systems, preferably with Microsoft Azure
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To have a strong desire for continuous improvement and an Agile way of working;
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High proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Nice to have:
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Commercial hands-on software delivery, including either implementation and on-going systems administration experience
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Sound experience in identifying, implementing and maintaining IT solutions / systems in regulated markets / industries
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Proven accountability for delivering technical components of both IT or commercial projects and on-going “BAU” programmes
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Ability to work as part of a small team that is part of a larger product division
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Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment
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Experience setting up and working with puppet
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Able to articulate on processes and tools utilized to ensure quality, stability, performance, scalability, deployment, security, maintenance and documentation
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Knowledge and understanding of latest trends in DevOps methodologies, processes and tools, as well as emerging solutions and ability to apply them when appropriate
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Previous experience of application support and operations – understanding how to troubleshoot system issues and find a pragmatic solution in a timely manner
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Creative, proactive, logical, results driven and innovative
What we offer?
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Hybrid model
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Competitive salary
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1 year contract
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Meal allowance
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Full term contract
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Health Insurance
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Psycological Support
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Qualitest Allowance