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