Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

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Position: Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Previous experience: Exposure to cloud platform offerings and services (Azure or AWS preferably)

Location: Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Hybrid (3 days at the office)

Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)

Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; BUPA private medical; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering.

The job

As part of the Research and Development function, the global Cloud DevOps team combines software development and cloud operations to provide continuous integration and delivery of cloud-enabled products and solutions. Responsible for deployment and continuous monitoring to ensure various cloud-specific customer requirements/SLAs are met.

As a Cloud Operations Engineer you will utilise your skills to continually improve and develop AVEVA’s Cloud solutions, including release and deployment processes and pipelines, enhancing and supporting our security and monitoring capabilities, and diagnosing and resolving cloud infrastructure incidents to optimise uptime and allow us to scale through repeatable and standardised work practices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective response to incidents to minimise the impact on our customers and keep colleagues updated as required.
• Work with development teams to advise and contribute to improvements to operational stability, security, cost management and reporting requirements for our cloud solutions.
• Continually develop and improve DevOps processes, adding value through optimisation, automation and effective reporting.
• Proactively manage cloud environments to minimise service impacting issues, including infrastructure as code, certificates, storage, health status, backup status etc.
• The global, 24x7 nature of the team means there may be a requirement for occasional work outside of the standard day and to be on call as part of a shared team rota which covers the UK working hours (9am - 5:30pm).             

Ideal experience

From most to least important:

• Exposure to a cloud computing platform, preferably Azure or AWS
• Completed a placement as part of a software development team
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell
• A keen interest in automation and improving processes

Great skills to have

• Organisation: The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritisation, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.
• Problem-solving: You’ll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving challenging problems is a big part of this role.
• Flexibility: The nature of the role will require you to be able to switch between different technology stacks, products and a diverse set of responsibilities. The variety of the types of work will cover a broad range so being able to apply yourself flexibly is a must.

The team you’ll join

“Our team works across multiple cloud platforms and exposes us to a lot of different cloud technologies meaning there is always something different to learn or do which is great and never dull. The team members are extremely talented and down to earth, always eager to help each other when the need arises.” – Conor Roarty (Cloud DevOps Engineer)

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us!

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. Our typical application process involves interviews and a technical exercise. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.