IT Specialist - Data Center & Cloud

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Gdańsk; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Cafeteria benefits system

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Structured onboarding

Co-financing of education and certs

Employee referral bonus

On-site parking

Canteen with meals

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to join our Gdańsk team. You will ensure reliability, security and performance of our Azure-based cloud platform, supporting, maintaining and automating cloud services across IaaS and PaaS.

The role emphasizes containerized workloads on AKS, IaC via Terraform, and DevOps practices in a collaborative, international environment. The successful candidate will have 3+ years in cloud, strong Azure skills, and a balance of on-site and remote work, with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cloud, including experience working with Azure environments.
• Hands-on knowledge in core Azure services, including Compute, Networking, VWan, ExpressRoute, monitoring, and Databases.
• Understanding of networking Kubernetes platforms, preferably AKS, including deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of containerized applications.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with automation and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in using at least one of the following deployment methods such as Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell.
• AZ-104 is highly desirable. Additional certifications, such as AZ-305 or AZ-400 are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Hyperscaler Cloud infrastructure (98% Azure, 2% Google Cloud).
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve incidents across infrastructure and services.
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Azure networking, Kubernetes clusters, Application Gateways / Front Doors, and manage service principals and some Entra ID processes.
• Support development of containerized workloads running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Manage and troubleshoot cloud network infrastructure including Virtual Networks, VNet peering, VPNs, Load Balancers and virtual WAN.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM.
• Monitor platform health, performance and security, responding proactively to alerts and operational issues as L2 or L3.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable and reliable cloud services.
• Continuously develop your expertise in Azure and cloud-native technologies.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Automation & DevOps

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Terraform

Azure CLI

Azure PowerShell

Virtual Machines

Networking

Job description

Would you like to shape the future of our global cloud platform? Join our Cloud Operations team and play a part in building and maintaining secure, reliable and automated cloud services in a collaborative environment where innovation, learning and professional growth are part of everyday work.

About the Job

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Operations Engineer to join our team in Gdansk (part of Data Center & Cloud). In this position, you will play a key role ensuring reliability, security and performance of our cloud infrastructure. You will support, maintain and continuously improve our Azure-based platform, working closely with architects, cloud engineers and application teams to deliver secure, scalable and automated solutions.

We are looking for someone who thrives on solving technical challenges, driving automation, and continuously improving cloud operations in Azure for both IaaS and PaaS components. There will be a specific focus on maintaining virtual machines, Kubernetes, cloud networking and DevOps environments.

How you will make an impact

• Support operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Hyperscaler Cloud infrastructure (98% Azure, 2% Google Cloud)

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve incidents across infrastructure and services

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, including (but not limited to) Virtual Machines, Azure networking, Kubernetes clusters, Application Gateways / Front Doors, as well as manage service principals and some Entra ID processes.

• Support development of containerized workloads running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Manage and troubleshoot cloud network infrastructure including Virtual Networks, VNet peering, VPNs, Load Balancers and virtual WAN

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM

• Monitor platform health, performance and security, responding proactively to alerts and operational issues as L2 or L3.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable and reliable cloud services

• Continuously develop your expertise in Azure and cloud-native technologies

What will make you successful

• 3+ years of experience in Cloud, including experience working with Azure environments

• Hands‑on knowledge in core Azure services, including Compute, Networking, VWan, ExpressRoute, monitoring, and Databases

• Understanding of networking Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of containerized applications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform

• Experience with automation and DevOps practices

• Proficiency in using at least one of the following deployment methods such as Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell

• Proactively identify and address potential performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities in our Azure environment

Furthermore, you will have

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with Windows OS or Linux OS management

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly

• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is highly desirable. Additional certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) are a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

What do we offer?

• Work in an international environment with teams across different countries

• Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code

• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility

• Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us

• Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)

• Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose)

• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)

• Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)

• Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings

• Co‑financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development

• Employee referral bonus program

• Brand‑new modern office full of greenery and plants

• On‑site parking

• Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk.

As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.