Remote Lead DevOps Engineer - SaaS Product (MS Azure)

Description:

• The position is for a Lead DevOps Engineer focused on a SaaS product hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• This is a permanent, full-time, remote role based in Portugal, and candidates must have the right to work in Portugal without visa sponsorship.
• The Lead DevOps Engineer will be part of a small, remotely distributed DevOps Team that collaborates closely with the wider Platform team.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting ZigZag’s infrastructure and application architecture.
• The role involves managing Azure resources, implementing CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, monitoring and alerting, and ensuring security and compliance.
• The company values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering collaborative relationships.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Extensive experience in a DevOps or infrastructure engineering role is necessary.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture is essential.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is required.
• Good understanding of helm and GitOps tools like ArgoCD and Flux is needed.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI is required.
• Practical experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus is essential.
• A solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective teamwork.
• Experience in motivating and leading a team of technical engineers is necessary.
• Candidates should demonstrate a "We before Me" collaboration attitude and exhibit tenacity in problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Employees receive 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for each full year of service (up to 5 additional days) and a bonus day off for their birthday.
• The company offers flexible working arrangements.
• Additional healthcare insurance, including dental services, is provided.
• Employees receive food vouchers through Sodexo.
• Summer working hours are implemented.
• A collaborative working environment is fostered.
• An annual learning and development budget is available, along with time to utilize it.
• There is an employee referral bonus scheme in place.
• A budget for home office equipment is provided.