Application Engineer (Azure & Kubernetes)

ppSD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll HR services with global reach.We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius.Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people./ppOur people solutions cover the entire employee journey - from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent./ph3About the role: /h3pWe are seeking an Application Developer experienced in deploying and maintaining AI-driven applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Azure DevOps.The role involves developing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native solutions with an emphasis on automation, infrastructure as code, secure configuration, and integration with Azure data services.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Python-based AI applications, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes workloads, and Azure services such as Key Vault, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and Terraform./ph3Which tasks can you expect?/h3ulliDeploy, and maintain AI-related applications on Azure Kubernetes Service /liliBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps /liliContainerize applications and manage deployments using Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts, or similar tooling /liliAutomate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform /liliConfigure secure application access to secrets and certificates using Azure Key Vault /liliIntegrate applications with Azure data services such as Cosmos DB and Azure Database for PostgreSQL /liliSupport Python-based backend services, APIs, and AI application components /liliImplement deployment strategies such as rolling updates, blue-green deployments, or canary releases /liliMonitor application deployments, troubleshoot runtime issues, and improve deployment reliability /liliCollaborate with AI engineers, DevOps engineers, platform teams, and product teams /liliEnsure applications follow cloud security, scalability, and reliability best practices /liliMaintain documentation for deployment processes, infrastructure, and operational runbooks /li /ulh3What do you have to offer?/h3ulliDegree in IT/IT related fields or equal by experience./lili3-5 years of experience in the field./liliExcellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills./liliExperience in working in Agile squads.Working in international environment is considered as a plus./li /ulh3Must-Have /h3ulliAzure DevOps /liliAzure Kubernetes Service /liliKubernetes /liliDocker /liliPython /liliTerraform /liliAzure Key Vault /liliCosmos DB /liliPostgreSQL /liliCI/CD pipelines /liliApplication deployment automation /liliGit /li /ulh3Nice-to-Have /h3ulliHelm /liliAzure Container Registry /liliManaged Identity /liliAzure Monitor / Log Analytics /liliPrometheus / Grafana /liliFastAPI or Flask /liliMLflow or model-serving frameworks /liliOpenAI / Azure AI services /liliAPI management /liliDevSecOps practices /li /ulh3What do we have to offer?/h3ulliComprehensive training and development programs./liliFlexible working schedule /liliPrivate medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx /lili25 vacation days /lili18 hours for personal matters /liliReduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August) /liliCobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc./liliLaptop and equipment provided /liliWorkation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year) /liliLearning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training /liliCareer growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!/li /ulpFrom many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together./ppSD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace.Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company.We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life./ppSalary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email./ppAll hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role-related qualifications./p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

The role involves developing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native solutions with an emphasis on automation, infrastructure as code, secure configuration, and integration with Azure data services. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Python-based AI applications, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes workloads, and Azure services such as Key Vault, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and Terraform. /ph3Which tasks can you expect? /h3ulliDeploy, and maintain AI-related applications on Azure Kubernetes Service /liliBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps /liliContainerize applications and manage deployments using Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts, or similar tooling /liliAutomate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform /liliConfigure secure application access to secrets and certificates using Azure Key Vault /liliIntegrate applications with Azure data services such as Cosmos DB and Azure Database for PostgreSQL /liliSupport Python-based backend services, APIs, and AI application components /liliImplement deployment strategies such as rolling updates, blue-green deployments, or canary releases /liliMonitor application deployments, troubleshoot runtime issues, and improve deployment reliability /liliCollaborate with AI engineers, DevOps engineers, platform teams, and product teams /liliEnsure applications follow cloud security, scalability, and reliability best practices /liliMaintain documentation for deployment processes, infrastructure, and operational runbooks /li /ulh3What do you have to offer? /h3ulliDegree in IT/IT related fields or equal by experience. /lili3-5 years of experience in the field. /liliExcellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. /liliExperience in working in Agile squads. Working in international environment is considered as a plus.

h3ulliComprehensive training and development programs. /liliFlexible working schedule /liliPrivate medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx /lili25 vacation days /lili18 hours for personal matters /liliReduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August) /liliCobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc. /liliLaptop and equipment provided /liliWorkation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year) /liliLearning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training /liliCareer growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx! /li /ulpFrom many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. /ppSD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life. /ppSalary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email. /ppAll hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role-related qualifications. /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

ppSD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.