DevOps Engineer

K&K Talents; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Talents seeks a Linux Cloud DevOps Engineer in Krakow, Poland, to design, develop, and maintain Linux cloud services. The role sits in a DevOps/SRE environment focused on automation, security, and scalable operations for global clients.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years for senior or 3+ years for mid-level, with Azure Associate cert or equivalent, Linux (RHEL), and Ansible experience, plus Terraform and Python skills. On-call duty is expected as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Azure Associate certification or equivalent expertise.
• Linux (RHEL) and Ansible certifications.
• 5+ years senior candidate; 3+ years mid-level candidate.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Python, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with Prometheus, RedHat IPA, OpenShift/Kubernetes or other container solutions.
• Strong security mindset and best practices.
• CI/CD concepts and toolsets (GitHub Actions).
• Able to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, SCRUM or SRE concepts is a plus.
• Willingness to standby/on-call duty.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the Linux Cloud landscape and ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop, configure, and maintain Linux Cloud services for business needs.
• Manage operational tasks within a global team with automation, scalability, and security focus.
• Utilize CI/CD frameworks to support platform lifecycle management.
• Provide Level 2 and 3 support for incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents and implement changes.
• Implement automation and self-healing solutions to minimize manual toil.
• Monitor reliability and reduce error budgets and risks.
• Create and maintain internal technical designs and user documentation.
• Support ITSM processes including incident, change, and capacity management.

Tools

Terraform

Ansible Automation Platform

GitHub Actions

Job description

K&K Talents is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in Poland who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role: Linux Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Krakow, Poland

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

The Linux Cloud DevOps Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge Linux Cloud services to support business objectives. This position is central to advancing cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and security. As part of an agile DevOps or SRE team, you will leverage automation, modern cloud technologies, and industry best practices to optimize the Linux environment, drive rapid lifecycle management, and deliver exceptional service to global clients.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the Linux Cloud landscape, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for clients.
• Develop, configure, and maintain Linux Cloud services tailored to business needs.
• Manage operational tasks within a global team, emphasizing automation, scalability, security, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize CI/CD frameworks to support rapid platform lifecycle management.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents and implement changes.
• Implement automation and self-healing solutions to minimize manual intervention and reduce operational toil.
• Monitor and address reliability issues, reducing error budgets and associated risks.
• Create and maintain internal technical designs and comprehensive user documentation.
• Support ITSM processes, including incident, problem, request, change, and capacity management.

Skill Requirements

• Azure Associate certification or equivalent expertise.
• Linux (RHEL) and Ansible certifications.
• Professional experience: minimum 5+ years for senior candidates; minimum 3+ years for mid-level candidates.
• Proven hands-on experience with Terraform, Python, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with at least one: Prometheus, RedHat IPA, OpenShift/Kubernetes, or other container solutions.
• Strong security mindset, ensuring all activities adhere to best practices.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and toolsets (preferably GitHub Actions).
• Adaptability to fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for technical issue resolution.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development, SCRUM, or SRE concepts is beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in standby/on-call duty.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Other Requirements (Optional)

• Experience with additional monitoring and automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud environments beyond Azure, such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Note: Applicants for employment in Poland should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.