Senior DevOps Lead (APE)

Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and evolve a container-based platform on OpenShift and Azure IaaS
• Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes operators for automating lifecycle management of critical services (databases, observability stacks, messaging, APIs)
• Design and implement secure multi-tenant architectures using HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak, and Okta for identity, secrets, and policy enforcement
• Lead the development of CI/CD automation pipelines with Jenkins
• Integrate data services (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, MinIO) into the platform ecosystem
• Oversee high availability and disaster recovery strategies across distributed Azure and OpenShift environments
• Implement observability frameworks (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure proactive monitoring and compliance
• Champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and drive continuous improvement
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) adoption using Terraform and Ansible
• Integrate and manage secure communication layers, including NGINX reverse proxies, API gateways, and TLS certificate management
• Manage event-driven integration patterns using Solace PubSub+ and Confluent Kafka
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to implement zero-trust networking and policy-as-code controls
• Act as a technical authority and mentor for platform engineers and developers
• Provide architectural reviews and governance for platform components and integrations
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, partner organizations, and external technology providers

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software/platform engineering, including 3+ years in a Lead or Lead Developer role, demonstrating the ability to lead cross-functional teams, set architectural direction, and communicate effectively within a multi-national, safety-critical environment
• Proven experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes (operator SDKs, Helm, ArgoCD, cluster management, GO programming language)
• Deep understanding of Azure IaaS, virtual networking, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Expert in CI/CD automation (Jenkins, GitOps, or ArgoCD)
• Advanced proficiency in Vault, Keycloak, and Okta for security and identity federation
• Strong experience with (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and object storage (MinIO)
• Experience with event streaming platforms (Solace, Confluent Kafka)
• Knowledge of NGINX and API Gateway technologies
• Solid background in Terraform, Ansible, and containerized application delivery
• Understanding of observability stacks (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) and log/metric correlation
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in regulated domains

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of aviation or air traffic management (ATM) systems is a strong plus
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Application Developer (CKAD)
• HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer certification
• Experience with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and OpenTelemetry for advanced observability

OFFER:

• Private medical care
• Sports card co-financing
• Constant support from a consultant
• Employee referral program