Sopra Steria is a European leader in digital transformation, providing consulting, technology, and managed services. We help organizations across industries innovate and grow, combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture.
Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Microsoft DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver highly scalable, resilient, and secure solutions, while fostering a culture of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated operations.
Responsibilities :
As a Microsoft DevOps Engineer, you will:
- Manage and optimize Azure resources, including compute, storage, networking, and PaaS services, to ensure high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with architects and DevOps peers to design and implement secure, scalable, and well-governed Azure cloud solutions.
- Support migration of existing systems and workflows to Azure, following architectural standards and automation best practices.
- Build or maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to streamline deployments and operational workflows.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Azure Automation, PowerShell, ARM/Bicep templates, or Terraform.
- Implement and maintain Azure governance (RBAC, policies, tagging, cost management) to ensure compliance and efficient resource usage.
- Work with security teams to apply cloud security baselines, implement monitoring, and meet regulatory compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and infrastructure issues across multiple platforms.
- Contribute to the development of reusable automation components and operational playbooks.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve cloud operations, deployment processes, and overall efficiency.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cloud/DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of delivering cloud solutions.
- Strong portfolio of successful cloud automation projects and innovations.
- Professional certifications in cloud platforms or cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform) are highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of cloud computing (AWS and private cloud environments).
- Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Familiarity with platform engineering principles and tools (e.g., Backstage).
- Knowledge of microservices, serverless computing, observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace), and REST APIs.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and integration platforms (API management, messaging solutions).
Soft Skills & Other Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
As part of one of Europe's leading digital solutions providers, you'll benefit from a wide range of career development opportunities, both locally and internationally. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you'll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at every stage of their career. With a wide range of offices to explore, you can find the right place and take the next step in your career.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
- A leased company car or mobility budget
- A company laptop and mobile phone
- Private health insurance
- Meal vouchers
- Social security and pension scheme
- Competitive salary
- 26 days holiday
Sopra Steria today implements the tools of the future in some of the world's largest companies in the industrial and financial services sectors. By being bold, our professionals are changing the way business is done.
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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
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Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 56,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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