Senior DevOps & Platform Engineering Lead
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Job description
- Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform across Azure environments
- Build and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity
- Lead containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker, AKS, and Helm
- Own and govern Release, Change, and Incident Management in line with ITIL best practices
- Manage production deployments, hotfix releases, and regulatory delivery cycles
- Drive identity & access management, vulnerability management, patching, and compliance controls
- Implement monitoring and observability solutions using tools such as Geneos and Splunk
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver stable, audit-ready, and error-free enterprise releases
- Provide leadership across platform engineering, production support, and DevOps automation initiatives
Requirements
Do you have experience in Terraform?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Swiss Himmel GmbH is looking for a Senior DevOps & Platform Engineering Lead with 15+ years of experience to drive cloud transformation, platform engineering, and mission-critical release governance within a complex, regulated banking environment.
This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on engineering, production delivery ownership, DevOps strategy, and ITIL-based release governance. You will be responsible for building scalable Azure-based platforms, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring the successful delivery of regulatory and business-critical releases with zero disruption., * 15+ years of IT experience, preferably within Banking or Financial Services
- Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure (AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-900 or equivalent)
- Advanced experience with Terraform (modular design, remote state management, automated deployments)
- Proven track record in CI/CD implementation and DevOps transformation
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, and Helm
- Strong experience in production support, release governance, and regulatory delivery environments
- Solid understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise change management
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills
Nice to Have
- Experience building LLM-powered applications using Python, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, or RAG pipelines
- Exposure to Hadoop, Informatica, OBIEE, or Control-M
- Experience in highly regulated, audit-driven environments
