DevOps Engineer

At ISS Tech Team we are investing in innovative and integrated technological solutions for the Facility Management Industry with a tech team headquarted in Copenhagen, Warsaw and Porto. Our Porto tech hub is the first space dedicated specifically to software development and acts as a powerhouse where our employees test and implement products for over 40,000 clients and 350,000 placemakers around the world.

Are you ready to transform the Integrated Facility Management Industry? 

To become the technology leader in the Integrated Facility Management industry (FMS), we're developing digital components connected by AWS and Azure cloud solutions, we build up our machine learning models to make yet better use of our wealth of data, create predictions, and advanced AI for custom Large Language Models (LLM)! 

We take care of office buildings worldwide ! These offices are increasingly equipped with technology, such as sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to support a more productive and seamless workday for employees. The purpose of our Porto innovation lab is to develop differentiating, high-quality, and scalable digital solutions for both the ISS enterprise and customers worldwide.

We implement devices all over the place to make the buildings we serve digital and friendly. 

Be a part of a unique journey in the tech world!

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with experience in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to join our team. The ideal candidate will play an important role in managing, automating, and improving our cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Kubernetes orchestration using Azure. You will collaborate closely with development and application teams to enhance deployment automation, and ensure the stability, scalability, and security of our applications.

Location: Porto, Portugal

What will you do: 

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate infrastructure deployments.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, including configuration, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with development teams to run containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Monitor system health and performance using monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Implement security best practices for AKS clusters and containerized workloads (RBAC, network policies, secrets management).
• Optimize infrastructure costs and usage, leveraging cost management tools.
• Manage and improve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Troubleshoot issues across infrastructure, network, and application layers.
• Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and trends and contribute to process improvements within the team.

What makes you a great fit:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes administration.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure platform services and architecture (Subscriptions, Resource Groups, Computing, Networking, Load Balancers, etc.).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub or similar.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools.
• Understanding of cost, security, and performance optimization within Kubernetes and Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.

Perks:

• 22 days of annual leave per year +3 company leave days.
• Flexible working hours.
• Modern, well-equipped office in the heart the city of Porto.
• Free parking.
• Health Insurance (employee).
• Hybrid working model.
• Free access to company Gym.
• Snacks and drinks at the office.

ISS is a Place to Be You!

Since our founding in 1901, ISS has been a people-first company. We recognize the power of diversity and celebrate the differences that make us unique. When everyone is free to be themselves, everyone benefits. Our people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves, allowing them to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. We take seriously our obligation to improve lives, make a difference in our communities, and protect our planet — because when we get things right, the world works better. And that is what drives us.