DevOps Engineer

You will design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and reliable systems supporting SaaS applications and platforms.

You will work in Agile, cross-functional teams alongside product managers, developers, and operations specialists to develop infrastructure, automate provisioning, enforce security controls, and continuously improve system performance and reliability. You will contribute to CI/CD practices, monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis while leveraging cloud-native technologies, containerization, and open-source tooling.

Your work will directly support McKinsey’s transition to a digital and technology-driven organization by enabling high-performing, resilient systems that empower teams and clients to make timely, data-driven decisions.

You will be based in Prague as part of one of our DevOps Teams within the Tech Ecosystem group, collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place., * Hands-on experience implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform, or similar automation tools like Ansible and CloudFormation

• Experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, CircleCI, or Jenkins along with package management tools like Jfrog or Nexus
• Experience with public cloud environments, specifically Azure and AWS preferred
• Expertise in networking concepts, including prior experience managing CDN+WAF configurations in Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, and experience with VPCs, Load Balancers, and SSH tunnels
• Experience with Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, and other OIDC/OAuth2 providers. - Access Control: Implementing and managing RBAC for least-privilege access. Proficiency with HashiCorp Vault for managing secrets and implementing token rotation
• Experience with SOC 2 audits, vulnerability management, and SSL certificate management
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, Golang, or Ruby is preferred
• Expertise with container technologies and orchestration tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and service mesh solutions such as Linkerd or Istio
• Experience with infrastructure and reliability testing frameworks such as Test-Kitchen, AWSpec and InSpec
• Experience in managing front-end and back-end workloads such as React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, Nginx, and API management tools like Apigee and AWS API Gateway
• Proficiency with databases such as Neo4j, Redis, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch, and other similar platforms like ELK, Prometheus, or Grafana

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.