DevOps Engineer (Cascais - Hybrid)

Claranet limited; Cascais; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Claranet Limited in Cascais, Portugal is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join a client in the public sector. You will design automation, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage Linux/Windows environments to ensure reliable, secure operations.

Ideal candidates have strong scripting, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, database experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Hybrid work arrangement with office presence in Cascais is offered, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell or Python).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of monitoring and observability tools.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain automation processes to improve infrastructure and application operations.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery and deployment processes.
• Manage and administer Linux and Windows environments, ensuring stability, performance and security.
• Automate operational tasks using Ansible, Shell scripting and other automation tools.
• Monitor applications and infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving incidents.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure and support teams to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Support application deployments, patching activities and infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage and troubleshoot databases and application environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and DevOps best practices.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Linux/Windows Admin

CI/CD

Automation

Scripting

Containerization

Databases

Monitoring

IaC/Config Mgmt

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

HashiCorp Vault

Dynatrace

Job description

Cascais, Portugal

We're fast learners, hard workers, natural collaborators... and we Make Modern Happen!

Our ambition is to unlock the potential of our digital world so that organisations everywhere can innovate and thrive securely. We aim to achieve this goal by bringing together the world's most talented people and the most powerful technologies, combining them to address our customers' challenges and to build something stronger together. If you share our vision, join us!

Right now, we are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join one of our clients in the public sector, based in Cascais.

Your responsibilities include:

• Design, implement and maintain automation processes to improve infrastructure and application operations;
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery and deployment processes;
• Manage and administer Linux and Windows environments, ensuring stability, performance and security;
• Automate operational tasks using Ansible, Shell scripting and other automation tools;
• Monitor applications and infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving incidents;
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure and support teams to ensure system reliability and availability;
• Support application deployments, patching activities and infrastructure upgrades;
• Manage and troubleshoot databases and application environments;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and DevOps best practices;
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

You must have:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field;
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer;
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server administration;
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell or Python);
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment processes;
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes;
• Experience working with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL;
• Understanding of monitoring and observability tools;
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management practices;
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure, GCP or hybrid cloud environments;
• Knowledge of Jenkins, Git, HashiCorp Vault or Dynatrace;
• Experience with ITIL methodologies;
• Experience in public sector environments;
• Relevant technical certifications in Cloud, DevOps or Automation.

We offer:

• Integration into a dynamic and motivated team;
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital transformation projects within the public sector;
• Continuous learning and professional development;
• Competitive salary package according to experience and skills.

Workplace

Hybrid - Cascais (3 days at office)