Specialist – Cloud Operations Engineer

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Arla Foods as a Cloud Operations Engineer. As a specialist, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting our cutting-edge Data Foundation to ensure operational stability and contribute to continuous improvement. If you have a passion for cloud computing, experience with Microsoft Azure, and a desire to work for a forward-thinking company, this could be the role for you.

About the job

We are currently seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to join our support engineering team in Gdansk. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, support, and deployment of Arla’s cloud-based Data Foundation. You will work to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of our platform. Additionally, you will be constantly assessing the support processes and improving ways of working.

Specifically, you will:

• Ensure that all developments can be operationalized by communicating developmental needs early in the DevOps cycle
• Gain, store, and retain knowledge that can be shared and understood by the wider team and future operational resources
• Provide feedback and improvements for ways of working
• Continuously learn and use that knowledge to keep pushing Arla forward
• Contribute to the operational stability of Arla’s Data Foundation architecture
• Review product work, including detailed code, from platform contributors for approval to deploy; provide technical feedback as needed
• Ensure that there is minimum interruption of services
• Participate in building automation into DevOps pipelines
• Innovate and develop new ways of monitoring and providing insights to our platform and solutions built on top        

Who are you?

• Strong problem-solver and trouble-shooter
• Experienced in operational tasks.
• Ability to work well in a self-managing team environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Forward-thinking and creative person.
• Adaptability and Collaboration are natural assets that you use every day.

Furthermore, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in a similar role is required, preferably working with cloud services in the Azure ecosystem.
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Hub, Azure Data Lake, Databricks/Spark, and other related services is required.
• Proficiency with Python, ARM, and SQL would be a major advantage
• Experience with ServiceNow is also an advantage

What do we offer?

At Arla, we value our IT specialists and provide a range of attractive benefits to support your personal and professional growth:

·      Training with industry experts and a comprehensive induction program.

·      Financial support for ongoing education and professional development.

·      Flexibility in working hours and the option to work from home.

·      Medical care and life insurance coverage.

·      Employee Assistance Program offering legal, psychological, health, and financial consulting.

·      Additional perks like gym memberships, vouchers, travel points, and cinema tickets.

·      Home kit including a monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, and webcam.

·      Relaxation breaks to recharge and maintain work-life balance.

·      Relocation allowance for a smooth transition to our vibrant city.

·      Referral program for employees to earn rewards by recommending top talent.

·      Additional holiday days based on length of employment (up to 4 days).

Application and contact 

If you are ready to drive innovation and make a global impact alongside talented colleagues, seize this exciting opportunity by applying today.

Welcome to Arla

Arla is a global farmer-owned organization that is behind many well-known and loved brands.

Arla's Global IT team is a powerhouse of over 200+ highly skilled IT specialists across Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland. In addition to this impressive group, we work with approximately 800 consultants who are experts in SAP, Microsoft, cloud-based solutions, and targeted business needs.

But here at Arla, we're not just about making some of the world's most beloved dairy products. We're about making healthy tastes delicious, making mornings worth getting out of bed for and making family dinners unforgettable. Our iconic brands, such as Arla®, Castello®, and Lurpak®, are more than just products; they're an integral and natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the globe.