Ciklum is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team full-time in Bulgaria.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
The client's platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system.
Responsibilities:
- Support with implementation of more complex AWS workflows
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure AWS architectures at scale. Contribute to the overall cloud strategy and roadmap
- Build complex CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management for large-scale applications
- Proactively analyze infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies for cost and efficiency
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system-wide issues, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventative measures
- Design and enforce secure infrastructure patterns, conduct security audits, and drive security initiatives
- Mentor team members, foster a culture of continuous learning, and share best practices within the organization
- Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and AWS services, evaluating their potential impact and driving adoption
Requirements:
We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant AWS experience
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale AWS solutions
- Deep knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and design patterns
- Excellent skills in CloudFormation, Terraform, or other IaC tools
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutions
- Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architectures
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desirable:
- Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
- Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Security Specialty)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)
- In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design and network security
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
What’s in it for you?
- Regular salary reviews based on performance
- Corporate events: webinars, offline parties, and meetups
- Internal Mobility Program
- Tailored education path (including full access to Udemy, certifications, etc.)
- 25 paid days off: 20 business days of vacation per calendar year + 5 undocumented sick leave days
- Additional health insurance
- 100% company-covered Multisport card, with discounts available for family members
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
Since expanding to Bulgaria in 2022, we’ve been building a fast-growing team that thrives on learning, collaboration, and innovation. Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our delivery center.
Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant AWS experience
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale AWS solutions
- Deep knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and design patterns
- Excellent skills in CloudFormation, Terraform, or other IaC tools
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutions
- Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architectures
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
- Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)
- In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design and network security
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
What We Do
Ciklum is a global Digital Solutions Company for Fortune 500 and fast-growing organisations alike around the world. The company is headquartered in London and has software development centres and branch offices in the United States, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Israel, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, UAE and Pakistan. Ciklum builds tailored digital solutions that leverage emerging technologies for such clients as Just Eat, Flixbus, Metro Markets, EFG International, Zurich Insurance, Lottoland and others. For more information about us visit www.ciklum.com
