Microsoft DevOps Engineer

We are currently looking for a Microsoft DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking this role you will be instrumental in designing automating and optimizing cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver highly scalable resilient and secure solutions while fostering a culture of continuous integration continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated operations.

Responsibilities : 

As a Microsoft DevOps Engineer you will:

• Manage and optimize Azure resources including compute storage networking and PaaS services to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with architects and DevOps peers to design and implement secure scalable and well-governed Azure cloud solutions.
• Support migration of existing systems and workflows to Azure following architectural standards and automation best practices.
• Build or maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps GitHub Actions) to streamline deployments and operational workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Azure Automation PowerShell ARM/Bicep templates or Terraform.
• Implement and maintain Azure governance (RBAC policies tagging cost management) to ensure compliance and efficient resource usage.
• Work with security teams to apply cloud security baselines implement monitoring and meet regulatory compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and infrastructure issues across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to the development of reusable automation components and operational playbooks.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve cloud operations deployment processes and overall efficiency.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cloud/DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of delivering cloud solutions.
• Strong portfolio of successful cloud automation projects and innovations.
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms or cloud-native technologies (e.g. AWS Kubernetes Terraform) are highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing (AWS and private cloud environments).
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools (Kubernetes Docker).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform Ansible).
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI Jenkins) and GitOps tooling (ArgoCD Flux).
• Familiarity with platform engineering principles and tools (e.g. Backstage).
• Knowledge of microservices serverless computing observability tools (e.g. Dynatrace) and REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of networking security and integration platforms (API management messaging solutions).

Soft Skills & Other Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Additional Information :

As part of one of Europes leading digital solutions providers youll benefit from a wide range of career development opportunities both locally and internationally. At the Sopra Steria Academy youll be part of a dynamic network of 56000 professionals at every stage of their career. With a wide range of offices to explore you can find the right place and take the next step in your career.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
• A leased company car or mobility budget
• A company laptop and mobile phone
• Private health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Social security and pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday

Sopra Steria today implements the tools of the future in some of the worlds largest companies in the industrial and financial services sectors. By being bold our professionals are changing the way business is done.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age ancestry nationality color family or medical leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time