DevOps Automation Engineer

As a DevOps Automation Engineer you will:

• Work with Cloud Operations Engineers to design, operate, and improve scalable services running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) as well as self‑hosted Kubernetes clusters on dedicated infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and observability of both cloud‑native and on‑prem container platforms.
• Evolve and maintain our Infrastructure‑as‑Code ecosystem using Bicep, ARM templates, and Terraform.
• Support and enhance CI/CD capabilities across Azure DevOps (pipelines, boards, Git repos).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams to expand automation and modernize operational processes.
• Act as a technical escalation point for global Operations Support teams.
• Introduce improvements across deployments, infrastructure, and monitoring with an automation‑first mindset.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Support and maintain PostgreSQL instances running in cloud and containerized environments.

• Hands‑on experience running Kubernetes in production, both in AKS and self‑hosted/on‑prem clusters.
• Understanding of Docker containers and cloud‑native architectural patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Experience managing and optimizing PostgreSQL in cloud or containerized environments.
• Experience with troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Security‑first, automation‑driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while handling operational responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in fast‑growth environments.

Good to Have

• Experience with the ELK (Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana) stack.
• Azure Administrator experience or certification.
• Knowledge of cloud networking and security concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD automation in Azure DevOps.

What we offer

• a culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact

• balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits

• growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work

• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry

• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme

• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.

Our commitment to equity

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:

• Our focus to DEI remains central to who we are

• Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all

Background check

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!

Salary range: 30,154 – 47,500 EUR

Meet Unit4. With over 40 years of heritage, we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that is on a mission to redefine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.

With our innovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.

At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose: Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters. — A powerful statement that enables different priorities for different people.

We’re shaping how work should feel, and we empower our people by providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.

Who we are

We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness.

We believe that ‘How work should feel’ is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities it’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, and appreciated.

We are reimagining how work makes people feel.

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