Cloud DevOps Engineer (Cycloid)

Contract type : permanent or freelancer

Location : Fully Remote/or hybrid

We are currently looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer (Cycloid) to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver highly scalable, resilient, and secure solutions, while fostering a culture of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated operations.

Responsibilities :

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Partner with lead architects and DevOps peers to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing public and private cloud solutions.
• Work independently to migrate existing workflows to modern automation and orchestration engines, as defined by architecture teams.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless code deployment, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Develop reusable automation building blocks and service catalogue components to support domain applications.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure all cloud solutions meet industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Identify opportunities for process and deployment improvements and recommend innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across various application domains and platforms.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in cloud computing, DevOps, and platform engineering.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cloud/DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of delivering cloud solutions.
• Strong portfolio of successful cloud automation projects and innovations.
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms or cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform) are highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing (AWS and private cloud environments).
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Familiarity with platform engineering principles and tools (e.g., Backstage).
• Knowledge of microservices, serverless computing, observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace), and REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and integration platforms (API management, messaging solutions).

Soft Skills & Other Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

As part of one of Europe's leading digital solutions providers, you'll benefit from a wide range of career development opportunities, both locally and internationally. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you'll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at every stage of their career. With a wide range of offices to explore, you can find the right place and take the next step in your career.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
• A leased company car or mobility budget
• A company laptop and mobile phone
• Private health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Social security and pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday

Sopra Steria today implements the tools of the future in some of the world's largest companies in the industrial and financial services sectors. By being bold, our professionals are changing the way business is done.

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Sopra Steria is a European leader in digital transformation, providing consulting, technology, and managed services. We help organizations across industries innovate and grow, combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture.