DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Sword Services S.A. Greece is seeking to recruit a high caliber, energetic individual to join our team in Greece as a Development and Operations Support Engineer (DevOps). The successful candidate will work in a multinational environment, on a multitude of tasks supporting our client's core business in large International Information Systems. The company is offering an optimum career advancement opportunity for the successful candidate who should combine a relevant educational and professional background, with enthusiasm and eagerness.

What you will do...

• Implement, administer and maintain Linux virtual infrastructure, databases and applications servers, including provisioning, backups and restores, upgrades and monitoring;
• Develop and manage the automated build system, automated deployment system, continuous integration environment;
• Automate monitoring tools to monitor system health and reliability to support high uptime requirements;
• Automated creation of machine images and Containers
• Troubleshoot software and infrastructure issues as needed;
• Communication complex technical solutions to a broad range of stakeholders within the business;
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.

What is your experience…

• Bachelor’s degree in a CS/IS/IT/System Administration related field or equivalent experience;
• 2+ years in a DevOps or equivalent role with a strong background in Linux/Unix Administration;
• Very good knowledge in containerization technologies (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes);
• Working knowledge of Helm Charts;
• Experience with automating deployment (CI/CD) using DevOps tools (i.e., Ansible, Jenkins);
• Experience with Version control systems (i.e., Git, GitLab, SVN);
• Excellent command of the English language both written & spoken;
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

Experience in the following technologies will be considered an asset:

• Experience designing and supporting cloud environments;
• Working knowledge of SonarQube, Nexus;
• Working knowledge of Argo CD;
• Working knowledge of AWS Administration;
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and Python;
• Troubleshooting and debugging application related network issues;
• Certification in Cloud Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS) is considered a plus;
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service.

Personal Characteristics…

• Self-starter able to execute independently, on a deadline, and under pressure;
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactively manage own tasks and projects to agreed deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively & efficiently with various diverse work teams (Development, Testing and Project Management)

What we offer to you…

• Remote work model;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Meal voucher card;
• Private medical plan;
• Private pension plan;
• Shuttle Bus;
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies;
• Training & Development plan;
• Employee Recognition plan;
• Work in a certified “Diversity Charter” company;
• Teambuilding events;
• Social responsibility initiatives.

Applications must be in the English language