EW DevOps Engineer Supervising Associate (F/M/D)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Continual learning and certifications

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer Supervising Associate to design, automate and operate secure cloud platforms. You will work with Azure, Kubernetes/AKS, Terraform IaC and Python automation to build scalable solutions, drive platform reliability and implement DevSecOps best practices.

You will collaborate across architects, developers, security and operations to deliver enterprise-grade cloud environments with governance controls and reusable patterns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on DevOps, Platform or Cloud engineering.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and production Kubernetes.
• Proven Terraform IaC with modular architectures and remote state.
• Strong Python scripting for automation and tooling.
• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Ability to design secure, highly available enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate and operate enterprise cloud environments on Azure.
• Deploy and manage AKS workloads in production with reliability.
• Build reusable Terraform modules for multi-environment deployments.
• Develop Python automation to streamline provisioning and compliance.
• Create/maintain CI/CD pipelines and governance controls.
• Collaborate with security, architecture and operations teams.
• Improve platform reliability, incident response and DevSecOps practices.
• Document standards, patterns and operational runbooks.

Skills

Azure

Kubernetes

AKS

Terraform

Python automation

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Security tooling

Observability

Tools

Terraform

AKS

Job description

EW DevOps Engineer Supervising Associate (F/M/D)

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 23 Jul 2026

Requisition ID: 1728990

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Experience: 5+ years
Service Line: Enterprise Technology / Platform Engineering

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The Opportunity

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, our Platform Engineering team enables secure, scalable and resilient cloud platforms that power critical business services globally.

We are looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes/AKS, Terraform Infrastructure as Code, and Python automation.

As a Supervising Associate, you will play a key role in designing, automating and operating enterprise-grade cloud environments while driving engineering excellence, platform reliability and DevSecOps best practices. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and building reusable, scalable solutions that accelerate digital transformation.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Design, build and operate cloud-native platforms on Microsoft Azure with a focus on scalability, security, reliability and cost optimization.
• Deploy, manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) workloads in production environments.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including reusable modules, remote state management and multi-environment deployment patterns.
• Develop Python-based automation solutions to streamline operational processes, cloud provisioning, compliance validation and self-service capabilities.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions to support automated testing, deployment and governance controls.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security specialists and operations teams to improve platform stability and service delivery.
• Support incident management activities, root cause analysis and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to DevSecOps practices by integrating security controls, vulnerability remediation and compliance automation into engineering workflows.
• Document platform standards, architecture patterns and operational procedures to support long-term maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong hands-on experience managing Azure environments in production.
• Experience designing and operating secure web application architectures using:
• Private networking and connectivity solutions
• Strong understanding of Hub-and-Spoke network architectures, ingress and egress controls, network segmentation and secure publishing patterns.
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and application connectivity issues.
• Proven experience operating Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads in production.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Docker
• Ingress Controllers
• Secrets Management
• Autoscaling
• Experience with container and Kubernetes security tooling such as Aqua Security, Microsoft Defender for Containers, Trivy, Snyk or equivalent solutions.
• Ability to diagnose cluster, workload, networking and runtime performance issues.

Terraform Infrastructure as Code

• Extensive experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform in Azure environments.
• Experience developing reusable modules and supporting enterprise-scale deployment models.
• Strong understanding of:
• Terraform state management
• CI/CD integration
• Governance and policy enforcement

Python Automation

• Advanced scripting capabilities using Python.
• Experience building automation frameworks, integrations, reporting solutions and operational tooling.
• Familiarity with cloud APIs and infrastructure automation workflows.

CI/CD & Observability

• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of release management, deployment strategies and quality gates.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as:
• Application Insights
• Grafana

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong practical expertise in Azure cloud platform services.
• Proven production experience with Kubernetes and AKS.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Strong Python scripting and automation capabilities.
• Experience working in enterprise production environments with high availability and security requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or AZ-400.
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD or CKS.
• Experience working within regulated environments and implementing security hardening controls.
• Exposure to enterprise governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern DevSecOps operating models.

What We Look For

We are looking for a pragmatic and results-oriented engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a strong ownership mindset.

The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, cloud technologies and platform engineering, thrives in complex environments and can effectively bridge development and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure and scalable solutions. Practical experience and demonstrated delivery capability are essential. Certifications are valued but cannot replace hands‑on expertise.

What Working at EY Offers

At EY, we are committed to helping our people achieve their potential.

We offer:

• Continuous learning through technical certifications, training and development programs.
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, global cloud transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to leading-edge technologies across cloud, platform engineering and cybersecurity.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values individuality and collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• A culture built on trust, teaming and innovation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a career as unique as you are.

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