Job Description

Job opportunity

Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer

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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.



Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0034434

Job function

Research & Development

Position type

Full time

Site

The Innovation Centre, Queens Road, Belfast BT3 9DT


Join us in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. As an experienced Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the development of the next generation of farming software--driving innovation in animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Together, we're building a better world.
Your responsibilities and tasks:CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain automated pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments using Azure DevOps and GitHub Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage cloud resources using Terraform and Helm templates Cloud Platform Management: Administer and optimize Azure services including AKS, Storage, Networking, and Virtual Machines. Monitoring & Observability: Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities) and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Version Control & Collaboration: Manage Git repositories, enforce branching strategies, and integrate automated testing. Incident Response: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in pipelines, deployments, and cloud infrastructure.
Your profile and qualifications:

Strong experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Proficiency in Azure services, Terraform, and container orchestration (AKS) Familiarity with monitoring tools and security principles in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.




Preferable Qualifications

Experience with Helm or advanced Kubernetes concepts. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect. * This role is based in Belfast and operates on a hybrid working model. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.