DevOps and Cloud Quality Architect

Foundational Technology Development Europe Turkey Simulation is a Software R&D Group in Ankara. This group brings together the fields of utility network planning, simulation, analysis and network model management with the PSS® Product Suite (PSS® power system simulation and modeling software). Grid Simulations a focus area which mainly employ new ways throughout the different fields of application in order to build proficient software solutions and products. To accomplish the mission of the group, the candidate will perform Devops and Cloud Quality Architect.

We are the catalyst for the industrial world’s digital transformation. 

For more than 35 years, ground breaking technologies and business models engineered and developed by Siemens Turkey R&D department contributes to the global success of Siemens. 

Our R&D activities focused on the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization, provides end-to-end support to our global customers on their unique digital transformation journey. 

We aim to increase our strength on solution and product development with world class SW development experts, with the vision to be the digitalization partner for our global customers. 

We need game changers like you, to bring the next level of smart manufacturing and infrastructure from mere concept to reality, develop tomorrow’s smart cities, and address the most critical digitalization challenges across a comprehensive range of industries.

We are seeking an experienced software development engineer to develop software solutions.

What are my responsibilities?

Your tasks include conceptualization, implementation and operation of an DevOps oriented release process and effective build and release automation, including test automation infrastructure. You will closely work with architecture and infrastructure for cloud-based applications in an innovation project.

You will be at the center of varied tasks to implement scalable cloud architectures and on-premise environments.

You actively participate in knowledge transfer within and outside the young, dynamic team and provide guidance and coaching for all DevOps related topics in the complete software lifecycle.

You will work closely with all stakeholders such as developers, architects, Product Owners/Managers, Test Managers, Infrastructure and Operation teams, and Release Train Engineer (SAFe role) to communicate all aspects of testability and other quality attributes.

You will define and maintain an effective and efficient test architecture and test infrastructure in close collaboration with infrastructure teams and test managers.

To this end, you will provide technical input for risk assessment and management, making maximum use of the Jira ALM Suite.

You will also support system and software architects as well as project team members in all quality related aspects, such as design for testability, specification and breakdown of quality requirements and definition of non-functional requirements..

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or similar fields),
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in complex software development projects,
• You have extensive experience in technologies for cloud-based software products, including the associated CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Container Technologies, Jira/Xray and respective testing methods.
• You bring basic experience in release and test management, especially test-first approach (Shift Left, Behavior/Test Driven Development, E2E Workflow Test, etc.) to incorporate it into the build and release automation.
• You are experienced in the selection of appropriate test techniques, test tools and corresponding guidelines as well as in the estimation of test efforts, so you can provide guidance and framework evaluation.
• Agile software development processes (e.g. SAFe, SCRUM) are familiar to you.
• You have in-depth knowledge of common programming languages and methodologies and are proficient in Infrastructure As Code (e.g. JavaScript, Python, Go, Helm, Terraform) as well as cloud technologies of various hyperscalers (AWS, Azure) and frameworks (e.g. AWS, Redis, PostgreSQL, .NET Core).
• You have several years of experience in software architecture or cloud infrastructure and are familiar with microservice architectures, Kubernetes, Kafka, Rest and Async APIs.
• You have in depth knowledge of cloud related NFRs for critical infrastructure and how they can be validated for a given architecture.
• You convince with your communication skills and are able to present complex topics in a simple and consistent way.
• You can represent test and release concepts strategically and technically and communicate with both management and development teams at eye level.

Desired Soft skills:

• Excellent target group-oriented communication of complex issues and interpersonal communication,
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills,
• Strong self-organization including ability to work independently and manage time effectively,
• Teammate with highly collaborative, self-motivated, customer focused, positive and upbeat attitude,
• Committed to quality oriented, tidy and well documented business delivery,
• Eager to learn new technologies, tools and Energy domain know-how,
• Able to facilitate the collaboration between Global and Local teams,
• Comfortable interpreting and understanding initially unfamiliar concepts,
• Develop and apply methodologies to meet customer needs.

What else do I need to know?

• Fluent command of English is a must, German is a plus.
• No restrictions for travelling abroad temporarily.

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What we offer

1. Speak up Culture
2. Respectful Workplace
3. Being part of a global work environment
4. Attractive remuneration package
5. Excellent recognition tools providing spot awards
6. Learning & Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth 
7. Leave days for parents and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family 
8. Creche allowance for mothers
9. Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
10. Remote working and remote  living flexibility only for relevant positions
11. Find more benefits here

Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences. 

“At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds”

As Siemens we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only the potential matters to us. Therefore, we look forward to receive applications of candidates with physical barriers and chronic illnesses. We support healthy relationships between candidates with barriers and their colleagues because we believe we can create differences together.

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuating diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of you ability as we will use the data to review your suitability to the role.

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