Cloud Specialist

Mutual Respect, Empathy, Innovation, and Professional Pride. Do you see yourself within these values? Founded in 2006 with the mission "To Challenge Complexity", Closer Consulting is a Data Science company specializing in Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. Developing projects in the most diverse industries – Banking, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Insurance, and Aviation, among others –, we have created an environment where the brightest enquiring minds feel at home, providing our people with the means, opportunities and support they need to thrive and innovate. We are seeking a DevOps / Cloud Engineer eager to take on new challenges in Lisbon. Are you the one? - Academic background with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - Proven track record of 5 or more years working within Software Engineering or IT Operations. - Minimum of 2 years of practical, hands-on experience utilizing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud). - At least 2 years of direct operational experience with containerization and automation tools, specifically Docker and Ansible. - In-depth expertise in Linux operating systems, command-line interfaces, and shell scripting. - Strong programming/scripting abilities in at least one language, with a preference for Bash and/or Python. - Solid grasp of Continuous Integration concepts and tools (such as Jenkins, Concourse, Travis CI, etc.). - Robust proficiency in infrastructure as code and infrastructure automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible). - Sound experience architecting and managing public cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud) alongside Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker containers. - Formal certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294). - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) credential. - Completion or certification in Developing Advanced Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (DO374). - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) is considered a plus. - HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (002) is considered a plus. We believe we are the ones to, by: · Providing a multidisciplinary Team. · Giving a home office kit with everything you need to perform remotely. · Ensuring a career plan alongside professional growth. · Providing you with a custom training plan. · Helping you reach happiness. Oh… and by the way, we also have: · Several challenging complex projects. · Stimulating teams and leaders. · World-class Clients and Partners. If you believe in this match as much as we do, send us your CV to carlos.santos@closer.pt and reach the closer side of life. Closer is a company that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other personal characteristics. At Closer, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, and we believe that it is a fundamental driver for the success we've achieved.