Lead ArcGIS DevOps Engineer IRC307345

GlobalLogic Latinoamérica; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development support

Diversity & inclusion programs

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation and rotation options

Job summary

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Lead ArcGIS DevOps Engineer in Germany to shape and run ArcGIS Enterprise on a customized AWS EKS platform. You will mentor engineers, set standards for reliability and security, and drive automation across CI/CD and IaC, collaborating with GIS teams and other platform stakeholders.

You will influence architecture and operational practices, while leading platform upgrades, security, and observability efforts in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience operating ArcGIS Enterprise in production.
• Experience with AWS/EKS and containerized ArcGIS deployments.
• Linux, networking, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Infrastructure as Code and automation experience.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for operations.
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-engineer environments with shared ownership.
• Excellent communication across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, upgrading, and lifecycle management of ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, ArcGIS Server, Data Store, Web Adaptors).
• Share ownership of platform reliability, performance, security, and scalability, including HA and DR design.
• Establish and evolve best practices for authentication, authorization, certificate management, and licensing.
• Act as a technical authority for ArcGIS Enterprise in partnership with the other Lead.
• Design and operate ArcGIS Enterprise on a customized AWS EKS (Kubernetes) platform.
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code and environment standards (e.g., Terraform, Helm).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform deployments, upgrades, and configuration management.
• Partner with cloud and platform teams to align on Kubernetes architecture, security, and observability standards.
• Drive an automation-first approach across provisioning, upgrades, scaling, backup, and recovery.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards.
• Contribute to and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and incident response processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce operational toil and improve platform resilience.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership within the GIS DevOps team, mentoring senior engineers.
• Collaborate with the peer Lead GIS DevOps Engineer, the GIS Engineering Manager, and Application/Data/Analytics teams.
• Take ownership of specific technical domains while aligning with team standards.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

AWS

Kubernetes

Linux

Networking

Cloud security

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Helm

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

CloudWatch

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for a Lead ArcGIS DevOps Engineer to join and strengthen our growing GIS Platform & DevOps team. This role will partner closely with another Lead GIS DevOps Engineer and a GIS Engineering Manager to design, operate, and evolve our ArcGIS Enterprise platform, running on a customized AWS EKS (Kubernetes) environment.

This position is ideal for a an engineer who enjoys hands‑on technical leadership, owning complex problem areas, and collaborating with peers to deliver reliable, scalable GIS platform. You will have significant influence over architecture, standards, and operational practices while helping mentor and enable a broader engineering team as it scales.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience operating ArcGIS Enterprise in production environments.
• Experience running enterprise workloads on AWS, ideally with EKS / Kubernetes exposure.
• Experience deploying or operating ArcGIS on Kubernetes or containerized platforms.
• Solid understanding of Linux, networking, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for operations and tooling.
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-engineer environments with shared ownership.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working across organizational boundaries.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Helm, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Experience operating or scaling enterprise‑grade platforms.
• Observability experience (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Background in geospatial data workflows or enterprise GIS use cases.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, upgrading, and lifecycle management of ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, ArcGIS Server, Data Store, Web Adaptors).
• Share ownership of platform reliability, performance, security, and scalability, including HA and DR design.
• Establish and evolve best practices for authentication, authorization, certificate management, and licensing.
• Act as a technical authority for ArcGIS Enterprise in partnership with the other Lead.
• Design and operate ArcGIS Enterprise on a customized AWS EKS (Kubernetes) platform.
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code and environment standards (e.g., Terraform, Helm).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform deployments, upgrades, and configuration management.
• Partner with cloud and platform teams to align on Kubernetes architecture, security, and observability standards.

Automation & Operations

• Drive an automation‑first approach across provisioning, upgrades, scaling, backup, and recovery.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards.
• Contribute to and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and incident response processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce operational toil and improve platform resilience.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership within the GIS DevOps team, mentoring senior engineers and supporting their growth.
• Collaborate closely with:
• The peer Lead GIS DevOps Engineer
• The GIS Engineering Manager
• Application, data, and analytics teams
• Take ownership of specific technical domains or initiatives, while aligning with shared team standards and goals.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting‑edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well‑being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work‑life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward‑thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution - helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.