DevOps Engineer – Azure, Windows

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Czechia.

📋 Description

• Evaluate on-premise applications, their dependencies, and operational needs.

• Develop target architecture for Azure utilizing IaaS and PaaS while determining suitable migration strategies.

• Transition web applications from IIS to Azure VMs, Azure App Services, or container solutions.

• Prepare and oversee Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or Bicep.

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Set up network connectivity, private endpoints, DNS, and firewall configurations within the Azure Landing Zone.

• Integrate applications using Entra ID, Managed Identity, and Azure Key Vault.

• Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting systems with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Strategize and implement production cutover plans, including rollback procedures.

• Generate technical documentation and runbooks, ensuring systems are transitioned to operations smoothly.

• Collaborate effectively with developers, application vendors, IT Security, and Operations teams.

• Facilitate the migration of both legacy and current applications from an on-premise data center to Microsoft Azure, overseeing the process from initial analysis through to production cutover and operational transition.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineering.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, covering compute, networking, storage, and identity.

• Practical experience in migrating applications from on-premise environments to Azure.

• Advanced understanding of Windows Server and IIS, including configuration, application pools, certificates, authentication, and troubleshooting skills.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.

• Experience in creating CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Advanced PowerShell and scripting capabilities.

• Strong grasp of networking concepts, including VNet, hub-spoke architecture, NSG, DNS, VPN, and ExpressRoute.

• Familiarity with Entra ID, Active Directory, and identity management practices.

• Capacity to independently design and implement technical solutions.

• Fluency in Czech or Slovak language.

• Proficiency in technical English.

• Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone and Cloud Adoption Framework is advantageous.

• Experience with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, or Azure Arc is a plus.

• Understanding of the .NET Framework and .NET applications from a deployment and operational viewpoint is beneficial.

• Experience with SQL Server and migrating databases to Azure SQL is a plus.

• Knowledge of Docker and AKS is an asset.

• Background in banking or regulated environments is a plus.

• Awareness of DORA and security standards is beneficial.

• Certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400 are considered an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• A pleasant working environment backed by one of the largest software development companies.

• Opportunities to work independently and creatively, with the chance to implement your own ideas and learn new methodologies.

• Ability to influence your career path within the company.

• Access to high-quality hardware and software, along with the latest technologies and specialized projects.

• Opportunities to enhance language skills.

• Availability of internal and external training programs.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Pension contributions.

• Lessons in English, German, or Spanish.

• MultiSport card benefits.

• Sick leave provisions.

• Meal allowances.

• Company-sponsored events.

• Offices equipped with quality amenities located in Prague Palmovka and Brno Vlněna.

• Hybrid remote work arrangements available upon mutual agreement.

• Commitment to equal opportunities and a respectful, inclusive work environment.