Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure v Praha, Česko

Avenga is an international engineering firm helping businesses operate with AI at the core. With 6,000+ experts worldwide, we combine engineering expertise with AI-native thinking to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact across industries, technologies, and markets.

At the core of the role

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and streamline our hybrid cloud and container platforms. In this role, you will bridge the gap between development and operations, taking ownership of scalable Azure cloud infrastructures, robust RHEL/OpenShift on-premise environments, and cutting-edge GitOps pipelines. You will drive release automation, advocate for security hardening, and collaborate closely with cross-functional software engineering teams to ensure resilient, high-performing IT solutions from continuous integration all the way through to deployment.

• 5+ years of experience designing infrastructure and application architectures for large-scale projects, alongside deep expertise in hardening both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Proven track record of architecting Azure environments with IaC and building on-premise RHEL/OpenShift solutions.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

• Hands-on proficiency with Azure platform services (VNets, VPN, SQL, AKS, Defender/Security Center, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Application Gateway).

• Solid experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, custom Docker image creation, Helm chart development, and GitOps workflows via Argo CD.

• Strong skills in Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash scripting.

• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, routing) and database management (PostgreSQL, MS SQL).

• Ability to read and compile code in .NET Core, along with a baseline understanding of web server administration (IIS, Apache/Nginx) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript).

• Czech or Slovak language at an excellent level is essential, with at least technical English proficiency.

The impact you'll create

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), including hub-spoke network topologies and hybrid VPN connections.

• Build, configure, and manage on-premise platforms based on RHEL and Red Hat OpenShift, ensuring seamless hybrid integration with Azure.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using Ansible, Argo CD, Helm charts, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and software engineers to translate project needs into resilient CI/CD practices and optimized source code delivery.

• Conduct code reviews and testing analysis with a strong focus on security hardening, performance, high availability, and infrastructure resilience.

• Oversee network routing, DNS, web servers (IIS, Apache/Nginx), and database configurations (PostgreSQL, MS SQL).

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, optimize system monitoring and backup/disaster recovery strategies, and prepare detailed operational documentation for handover to internal teams.

• Actively participate in architecture planning and project decision-making processes to elevate release engineering standards.

What supports your journey

• Pleasant working environment and stable background in one of the largest software development companies

• Flexible hybrid setup with 1-2 days onsite at our Prague office and the rest from home, giving you a great balance of direct team collaboration and flexibility.

• Space to work independently and creatively with the possibility to implement your own ideas and opportunities to learn new things and approaches

• You have the opportunity to influence your direction in the company

• High quality hardware and software, access to the latest technologies and specific projects

• Opportunities to improve your language skills, we are a major global player

• At Avenga, you'll get quality support in your development thanks to a wide range of internal and external training courses, so you can push the boundaries of your competences

• We offer you benefits such as life insurance and pension contribution, EN/DE/ES lessons, MultiSport card, sick days, meal allowance, lots of company events, offices in Prague Palmovka quality amenities for lovers of sport, food and coffee, hybrid remote work after mutual agreement, and more

People are at the core of Avenga. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves, share their ideas, and feel that they belong.