[CPG] DevOps Engineer - Cloud (Azure)

Company Description

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Job Description

Project – the aim you’ll have

You will join the Cloud Service Unit, strengthening DevOps capabilities across key engagements. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating a secure, scalable Azure platform (Azure Landing Zone) and automating CI/CD pipelines. Your work will enable reliable delivery, faster releases, and consistent governance while supporting teams building data‑, cloud‑, and AI‑driven solutions.

Position – how you’ll contribute

• Design, implement, and operate Azure Landing Zones (subscriptions, RBAC, Management Groups, networking).
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/Bicep with modular, testable setups.
• Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions) integrated with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Operate and evolve AKS clusters (deployments, Helm charts, autoscaling, network policies); apply GitOps (e.g., Argo CD).
• Implement secure networking (VNet, NSG, Private Endpoints, load balancing) and enterprise governance.
• Collaborate closely with development, architecture, and data teams; share best practices and documentation.
• Drive automation and continuous improvements via scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash).

Qualifications

Expectations – the experience you need

• Strong IaC expertise with Terraform (priority), incl. modular configs (Terragrunt, remote state, workspaces) and infra tests (terraform test/Terratest); experience with Bicep.
• Hands-on Azure Landing Zone & Governance: subscriptions, RBAC, Management Groups, Azure Policy at enterprise scale.
• Proven CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) with deployment strategies (blue/green, rolling, canary).
• Practical AKS experience: manifests, Helm, HPA/KEDA, Cluster Autoscaler, network policies; GitOps workflows.
• Scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell/Bash; integration with Azure APIs/Graph API.
• Strong collaboration skills; ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and focus on outcomes.

Additional skills – the edge you have

• HashiCorp Vault (secrets, identity-based access) and Packer.
• Observability with Grafana/Prometheus, Fluentd; Azure Monitor/Log Analytics and alerting (e.g., Logic Apps).
• Azure ML / AI/ML infrastructure experience (workspaces, managed identity, datastores).
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).

Additional Information

Our offer – professional development, personal growth:

• Flexible employment and remote work  
• International projects with leading global clients 
• International business trips  
• Non-corporate atmosphere 
• Language classes 
• Internal & external training 
• Private healthcare and insurance  
• Multisport card 
• Well-being initiatives 

Position at: Software Mind Poland

This role requires candidates to be based in Poland.