IT Ops Engineer

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Axians Portugal is seeking an IT Ops Engineer to ensure stability and performance of critical banking applications. You will support production, manage releases, and contribute to automation using Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Terraform in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires Linux expertise, scripting skills, and experience with cloud platforms. Collaboration with global teams and a focus on reliability will be essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT Operations, Application Support, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on with cloud platforms.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on with Ansible and Docker.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, CLI, and shell scripting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Good understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Travis, or Concourse).
• Experience with infra automation and configuration management.
• Certifications listed (RH294, CKAD, DO374, etc.) valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and functional support for business-critical applications.
• Monitor performance and ensure smooth workflows, batch jobs, and data transfers.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, service requests and production issues per SLAs.
• Coordinate and manage application releases, deployments, and knowledge transfer.
• Build and maintain automation using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Analyze logs to identify and prevent issues.
• Maintain operational procedures and documentation.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity exercises.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement focusing on reliability and user experience.
• Collaborate with development and global support teams to ensure a stable production environment.

Skills

IT Operations

Application Support

Linux Admin

Shell Scripting

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Cloud Platforms

Dynatrace

CI/CD

Python

On-call Support

Banking

English

Education

Master's Degree in CS/CE or related field

RH294 Red Hat Ansible Automation

CKAD Kubernetes Developer

DO374 Red Hat Automation

Terraform Associate (optional)

Vault Associate (optional)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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

IT OPS ENGINEER

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced IT Ops Engineer to ensure the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications in a banking environment. You will be responsible for providing technical and functional support, managing application releases, maintaining operational excellence, and contributing to automation and service improvement initiatives. This role requires strong expertise in IT Operations, production support, cloud technologies, and infrastructure automation while working in a 24/7 support model.

What You Will Do On a Daily Basis

• Provide technical and functional support for business-critical applications and services.
• Monitor application performance and ensure the smooth execution of workflows, batch jobs, and data transfers.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, service requests, and production issues while meeting service level objectives.
• Coordinate and manage application releases, deployments, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Build and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Analyze application, middleware, and system logs to identify and prevent potential issues.
• Maintain and enhance operational procedures and application documentation.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity exercises.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives focused on reliability, availability, and user experience.
• Collaborate closely with development and global support teams to ensure a stable production environment.

Your Key Skills

• Strong experience in Application Production Support, IT Operations, or Software Engineering.
• Expertise in Linux administration, shell scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized environments.
• Infrastructure automation expertise using Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools, including Dynatrace.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in banking or financial services environments.
• Good understanding of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Ability to work in shift rotations and on-call support environments.

Your Main Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Operations, Application Support, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with Ansible and Docker.
• Strong knowledge of Linux platforms, CLI, and Shell Scripting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Good understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Travis, or Concourse.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Relevant certifications are highly valued, including:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Developing Advanced Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (DO374)
  • HashiCorp Terraform Associate (optional)
  • HashiCorp Vault Associate (optional)
• Fluent English communication skills.

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.