Senior DevOps Engineer

About the Position

Ciklum is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team full-time in Bulgaria. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts, and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. The client's platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable, and accessible for all. From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimizing energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers, and the energy system.

Responsibilities

• Support with implementation of more complex AWS workflows
• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure AWS architectures at scale. Contribute to the overall cloud strategy and roadmap
• Build complex CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management for large-scale applications
• Proactively analyze infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies for cost and efficiency
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system-wide issues, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventative measures
• Design and enforce secure infrastructure patterns, conduct security audits, and drive security initiatives
• Mentor team members, foster a culture of continuous learning, and share best practices within the organization
• Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and AWS services, evaluating their potential impact and driving adoption

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant AWS experience
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale AWS solutions
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and design patterns
• Excellent skills in CloudFormation, Terraform, or other IaC tools
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutions
• Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architectures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Security Specialty)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)
• In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design, and network security
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

We Offer

• Regular salary reviews based on performance
• Corporate events: webinars, offline parties, and meetups
• Internal Mobility Program
• Tailored education path (including full access to Udemy, certifications, etc.)
• 25 paid days off: 20 business days of vacation per calendar year + 5 undocumented sick leave days
• Additional health insurance
• 100% company-covered Multisport card, with discounts available for family members

About the Company

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. Since expanding to Bulgaria in 2022, we’ve been building a fast-growing team that thrives on learning, collaboration, and innovation. Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our delivery center.

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