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Platform DevOps Engineer (Azure)

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Job Description - Platform DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, we are RIB and we’ve made it our purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. Built on deep industry expertise and best practice, and with our people at the heart of everything we do, we deliver the world's leading end-to-end lifecycle solutions that empower our industry to build better.

With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a keen eye on the future, RIB comprises over 2,500 talented individuals who extend our software’s reach to over 100 countries worldwide. We are experienced experts and professionals from different cultures and backgrounds and we collaborate closely to provide transformative software products, innovative thinking and professional services to our global market. Our strong teams across the globe enable sustainable product investment and enhancements, to keep our clients at the cutting-edge of engineering, infrastructure and construction technology.

We know our people are our success – join us to be part of a global force that uses innovation to enhance the way the world builds.

Find out more at RIB Careers.

As a Platform DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and supporting the Azure-based platform that underpins our cloud-native application ecosystem. Focused on enabling scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, you will work with technologies like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), GitOps, and infrastructure-as-code to empower application and product teams. A key part of the role includes supporting and optimizing our data platform capabilities, including SQL databases, PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Queue Storage (AQS).
In close collaboration with Cloud Architects, SREs, and development teams, you will implement automation, drive platform standardization, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and maintain platform automation pipelines using CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes-based environments (AKS) and GitOps tools (e.g., Flux).

  • Collaborate with Cloud Architects, SREs, and development teams to ensure consistent platform delivery and environments.

  • Write Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Bicep for reusable cloud resources.

  • Manage secrets, configuration, and secure access via Azure Key Vault and RBAC.

  • Support and maintain platform-level database services, including SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, and AQS.

  • Troubleshoot platform-related issues and support platform service delivery processes.

  • Contribute to operational documentation, runbooks, and automation playbooks.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3–5 years in a DevOps, Cloud Engineer, or Platform Engineering role.

  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and platform services.

  • Experience deploying and supporting Kubernetes clusters and GitOps workflows.

  • Familiar with CI/CD automation, including branching strategies and testing integration.

  • Practical experience with IaC (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).

  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker), monitoring, and logging best practices.

  • Experience operating and optimizing database services (SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, AQS) in cloud environments.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or DevOps Engineer Associate.

  • Kubernetes (CKA or CKAD) certification preferred.

Motivated by our values & vision, we are driving the digital transformation of our customers - for a more digital, efficient and sustainable engineering and construction industry. “Building Better Together” is more than just a slogan for us. Because alongside our customers, you are the priority. Enabling you to fully develop your passion for your tasks, we support you with:

  • A structured start: individual onboarding, organized networking

  • Goodies like: Company Share Ownership Program (WESOP) & After Work Activities

  • A modern working model: trust-based working hours, flexible working hours, possibility of hybrid working

  • Career development/ prospects: Team or role-based development/ training, individual development/ training, national and international career prospects within the RIB Group or Schneider Electric

RIB may require all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

RIB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join RIB to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to build a better world.

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