DevOps Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42218

As a Senior/Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes/Azure), you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and isolation of production and batch workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service. You will manage clusters, optimize deployments, and enhance Airflow orchestration while collaborating with engineering teams to maintain stable, high-performing ESG climate operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and workflow optimization within a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Kubernetes clusters on AKS;
• Ensure isolation between live traffic services and batch workloads via dedicated node pools and Postgres instances;
• Extend Jsonnet code responsible for Kubernetes YAML manifest generation for deployment consistency;
• Implement deployment enhancements for easier node pool dedication and improved reliability;
• Adapt and enhance Airflow DAGs to support batch processing in production;
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth process transitions;
• Support data synchronization between Non-Prod and Prod environments;
• Participate in release management, including dry-runs, parallel runs, and controlled cutovers;
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure stability of workloads.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure or DevOps Engineering;
• >5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS preferred) — including cluster setup, scaling, networking, RBAC, and workload isolation;
• Strong expertise in Azure services (AKS, Networking, Storage Accounts, Azure Container Registry, Key Vault, PostgreSQL as a Service);
• Experience creating and maintaining deployment manifests;
• Experience with workflow orchestration using Airflow;
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform);
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation;
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in distributed teams;
• Clear communication and documentation skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration;
• Exposure to Terraform for infrastructure as code;
• Experience managing Postgres databases;
• Familiarity with Jsonnet templating.

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