Site Reliability Engineer - Data & Analytics

Ivy Partners; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Partners is a Swiss consultancy firm that helps clients navigate strategic, technological, and organizational challenges. We are committed to developing our team with substantial career progression opportunities and upskilling.

As a Data & Analytics Site Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Azure-based data platforms, implement IaC and CI/CD, design Terraform-managed infrastructure, and collaborate with international teams to align operations

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years hands-on Azure experience supporting data processing workloads.
• Advanced Terraform provisioning and management.
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, boards, and repos; Git proficiency.
• Scripting and automation skills in Python or Bash.
• Strong Linux (Red Hat) and Windows Server knowledge.
• Networking and security fundamentals including SSL/TLS and isolation.
• Production incident troubleshooting and incident response.
• Fluent English and collaboration with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of Azure data platforms.
• Implement IaC and CI/CD automation.
• Design and maintain Terraform-managed infrastructure.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Git.
• Monitor platform health and resolve Level 2/3 incidents.
• Investigate root causes and improve resilience.
• Automate ops tasks including SSL renewals and account mgmt.
• Embed security controls in pipelines and processes.
• Collaborate with international teams on platform improvements.

Skills

Azure cloud experience

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

SSL/TLS security awareness

English communication

Problem solving

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Ivy Partners is a Swiss consultancy firm that assists companies in navigating their strategic, technological, and organizational challenges.

We are committed to providing our team members with a career that enhances both their personal and professional development, supporting their skill enhancement and offering substantial opportunities for advancement.

As a Data & Analytics Site Reliability Engineer at Ivy Partners, you will:

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Azure cloud infrastructure and data platforms supporting data processing and analytics services.
• Apply DevOps practices to streamline infrastructure delivery and operations through automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD.
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Monitor platform health using Datadog and Azure Monitor, proactively identifying issues and resolving complex Level 2 and Level 3 incidents.
• Investigate root causes and implement lasting improvements to reduce recurring incidents and strengthen platform resilience.
• Automate operational tasks and service requests, including cloud account management and SSL certificate renewals.
• Embed security controls into deployment pipelines and operational processes.
• Collaborate with international teams to align platform operations and improvements with business needs.

About you

You are our ideal candidate if you have:

• At least 4-5 years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including services supporting data processing and analytics workloads.
• Advanced expertise in Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, including Pipelines, Boards, and Repos, alongside proficiency in Git.
• Proven scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Strong operational knowledge of Linux, particularly Red Hat, and Windows Server environments.
• A solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP, as well as security principles such as SSL/TLS and network isolation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and platform issues in production environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to improving reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams.

Why Join Ivy Partners?

• Care | We prioritize the well‑being of our employees by fostering a supportive atmosphere where each member is valued and empowered through ongoing training and career growth.
• Trust | Our foundation is built on forging robust, enduring relationships with our clients through partnerships characterized by trust, professionalism, and transparency.
• Innovation | We enable effective digital transformation through a distinctive mix of innovative technology solutions and creative problem‑solving.
• Responsibility | Community engagement is central to our ethos, and we uphold this commitment through dedicated efforts to make a positive impact.