DevOps Engineer (Azure & Kubernetes)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Azure & Kubernetes): Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure with an accent on automation, container orchestration, and Azure services. Focus on scaling AKS clusters, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and optimizing system reliability.

Location: Must be based in the Balkans. Flexible work models: remote, hybrid, or onsite (Offices in Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, and Nis).

Company

hirify.global is a leading software development company with a team of 600 engineers across Europe specializing in diverse domains including web/mobile, AI, and automotive.

What you will do

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Provision and configure Azure infrastructure components including AKS, Virtual Machines, Networking, and Storage.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications on AKS clusters.
• Manage and update infrastructure templates using Terraform or Bicep.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability in Azure environments.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate repetitive operational tasks.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a DevOps or System Administration role.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, specifically AKS.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).
• Working knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• English: Proficiency required for effective collaboration.

Nice to have

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Experience with container registries such as Azure Container Registry or Docker Hub.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and choice of remote, hybrid, or onsite models.
• Personalized development programs and professional mentorship from industry experts.
• Social perks including food vouchers and additional health insurance.
• Supportive team environment with regular social events and community initiatives.