DevOps Engineer

Datacom; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working setup

HMO coverage (up to four dependents)

Paid leave credits

Performance-based bonuses

Referral incentives

Job summary

Datacom in the Philippines is seeking a DevOps Engineer to lead automation initiatives across software development and operations. You will implement hands-on automation, drive infrastructure as code, and improve collaboration among engineers, testers and architects in a hybrid setup at our BGC Taguig office.

The role emphasizes Azure expertise, CI/CD maturity, and security-conscious automation, with a chance to influence roadmaps and adopt best practices across APAC regions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) including Terraform and ARM/Bicep.
• Strong Azure Cloud and CI/CD pipeline experience with Azure DevOps, TeamCity or Octopus.
• Hands-on with containers (Kubernetes or Docker) and Git workflows.
• Assessment/test readiness for IaC and automation (PowerShell, Azure Functions).

Responsibilities

• Deliver an automation-first culture to enhance customer experience and engagements.
• Uplift automation and delivery maturity across Datacom using agile/DevOps.
• Contribute to automation roadmaps and execute milestones with Architecture and Planning groups.
• Influence architectural decisions, manage core infrastructure, and build internal tools.
• Perform hands-on automation and treat infrastructure as code.
• Analyze production environments to ensure smooth operations for projects.
• Execute activities related to infrastructure, security, CI/CD, IT operations and metrics.
• Collaborate with System Admins, Developers, Testers, Architects, BA and business teams.
• Use business-oriented ops to shorten deployment windows and reduce gaps.
• Ensure safety and report incidents per Datacom policy.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Azure Cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure Security (AZ-500)

Git

DevOps processes

Tools

Azure DevOps

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

Job description

Role Overview and Objectives

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for guiding and implementing automation initiatives, dealing with software development, operations, and services. This role involves performing hands‑on automation tasks in areas including software development, operations, and services, and improving communication, collaboration, and integration between wider team.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering an “automation first” culture to enhance customer experience and to ensure the continued relevance and financial viability of our engagements.
• Uplifting automation and delivery maturity across Datacom leveraging agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Contributing to automation roadmaps in conjunction with the Architecture, Tools, Automation and Planning group guidelines and standards and execute within identified milestones.
• Influencing architectural decisions, implementing, and managing core infrastructure, developing internal tools, and looking to automate as many processes as possible.
• Performing hands‑on automation tasks to treat infrastructure as code.
• Performing routine analysis of the production environment and ensure that operations for each project run smoothly.
• Providing execution of activities related to infrastructure, security, continuous integration, continuous deployment, IT operations and metrics.
• Collaborating with other System Administrators, Developers, Testers, Architects, Business Analysts and wider business teams.
• Using business‑oriented operations to achieve successful development and identifying alternative solutions for reducing the gap between the productions and deployment period.
• Takes reasonable care that their actions (or inactions) do not harm the Health and Safety of self or others.
• Reports all incidents, hazards or unsafe work practices as per Datacom policy.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IAC), Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep (Nice to have).
• Strong experience in Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipeline experience. Azure certifications (AZ400, AZ104, AZ204, AZ500). DevOps Toolsets (Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Octopus). Experience with Containers (Kubernetes or Docker).
• Added advantage for AZ‑500 (MS Azure Security Technologies).
• Strong and varied practical hands‑on experience in Azure automation and familiar with Git, repos and DevOps processes.
• A successful candidate will go through an assessment test for using Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform and CDKTF, etc.) and automation (PowerShell coding skills, Azure DevOps, ability to code Azure functions).

Why Join Us?

As one of Australasia's IT powerhouses, Datacom offers the agility and innovation of a startup, coupled with the influence and opportunities of an industry leader. Our people‑first culture is palpable – you'll feel it the moment you walk through our doors. We offer an array of perks, from vibrant social events to serene chill‑out spaces, hybrid working setups, and an abundance of professional development opportunities.

At Datacom, you'll grow your career, connect deeply with peers, and bring your true self to work every day. Leading the charge in tech, we tackle some of the biggest challenges and most exciting opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. If you're eager for adventure and driven by possibility, you'll fit right in.

Location & Work Arrangement

Our office is located in BGC, Taguig, and we offer a hybrid work setup with two days in the office per week (unless the business requires a different work‑from‑office arrangement), along with a flexible work schedule.

We value work‑life balance, and since the role supports the APAC region, there are no graveyard shifts. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including referral (spotter) incentives, HMO coverage with up to four free dependents, paid leave credits, and performance‑based bonuses.