APS Cloud Specialist

Axians | Digital Solutions - Tech Talent; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Training and certifications

Job summary

Axians is seeking an APS Cloud Specialist to join an international project in Lisbon. You will ensure stability, availability, and performance of critical applications, drive automation, and manage releases within a 24/7 support model.

Responsibilities include monitoring, incident handling, log analysis, and collaboration with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to improve service reliability. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in IT Operations, Application Support, or Software Engineering
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Ansible and Docker
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, command-line tools, and shell scripting
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting
• Experience with Kubernetes administration and containerized environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools, including Ansible and Terraform
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices and tools
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in production environments with incident management responsibilities
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools
• Good understanding of ITIL practices and service management frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within international and multicultural teams
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Experience in banking or financial services environments is highly valued
• Knowledge of PL/SQL and Dynatrace is considered an advantage
• Professional certifications in Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, or related automation technologies are considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and functional support for business‑critical applications and services
• Monitor application health, performance, and availability to ensure operational stability
• Handle incidents, service requests, and production support activities while meeting defined service level objectives
• Analyze application, system, and middleware logs to identify and resolve issues
• Manage and coordinate application releases and deployments within your scope
• Ensure the smooth execution of operational processes, including batch jobs, transfers, and application workflows
• Implement and enhance monitoring capabilities for applications and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles
• Contribute to service quality improvements through automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks and Terraform scripts to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments
• Support and participate in Disaster Recovery and business continuity testing activities
• Collaborate with development teams during application changes and knowledge transfer sessions
• Provide support within a 24/7 operational model, including shift work and on‑call rotations
• Contribute to risk mitigation activities, production readiness, and operational compliance requirements
• Support and mentor team members on cloud technologies, automation, Docker, and Kubernetes

Skills

Application Production Support

Cloud Operations

Infrastructure Automation

Incident Management

ITIL practices

Communication and Stakeholder Mgmt

Multicultural teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Dynatrace

PL/SQL

Job description

Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.

APS Cloud Specialist

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an APS Cloud Specialist to join an international project in a dynamic and multicultural environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, availability, and performance of critical applications and services, acting as a key contributor to production support activities and operational excellence initiatives. You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to provide technical and functional support, manage releases, improve service reliability, and drive automation across cloud-based environments. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong troubleshooting capabilities, cloud expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement in mission‑critical environments.

What You Will Do on a Daily Basis

• Provide technical and functional support for business‑critical applications and services

• Monitor application health, performance, and availability to ensure operational stability

• Handle incidents, service requests, and production support activities while meeting defined service level objectives

• Analyze application, system, and middleware logs to identify and resolve issues

• Manage and coordinate application releases and deployments within your scope

• Ensure the smooth execution of operational processes, including batch jobs, transfers, and application workflows

• Implement and enhance monitoring capabilities for applications and infrastructure

• Develop and maintain operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles

• Contribute to service quality improvements through automation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks and Terraform scripts to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments

• Support and participate in Disaster Recovery and business continuity testing activities

• Collaborate with development teams during application changes and knowledge transfer sessions

• Provide support within a 24/7 operational model, including shift work and on‑call rotations

• Contribute to risk mitigation activities, production readiness, and operational compliance requirements

• Support and mentor team members on cloud technologies, automation, Docker, and Kubernetes

Your Key Skills

• Application Production Support

• Cloud Operations

• Infrastructure Automation

Your Main Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of professional experience in IT Operations, Application Support, or Software Engineering

• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud

• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with Ansible and Docker

• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, command‑line tools, and shell scripting

• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting

• Experience with Kubernetes administration and containerized environments

• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools, including Ansible and Terraform

• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices and tools

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience working in production environments with incident management responsibilities

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools

• Good understanding of ITIL practices and service management frameworks

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively within international and multicultural teams

• Fluency in English is mandatory

• Experience in banking or financial services environments is highly valued

• Knowledge of PL/SQL and Dynatrace is considered an advantage

• Professional certifications in Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, or related automation technologies are considered a plus

What We Offer

Stable professional career

Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.

Prospects for career advancement

You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360° evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.

Work Life Balance

By collaborating with Axians, you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.

Attractive, evolving compensation

When working with Axians, you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).

Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

Join Axians

At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail].