DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

The group's key figures are approximately: Turnover of 6.5 billion euros, more than 940 laboratories in 62 countries and around 62,000 employees.

Job Description

Overall Objectives

The ADMS DevOps Engineer ensures the reliable deployment and operational continuity of ADMS, a regional web-based CustomerRelationship Management (CRM) application supporting Eurofins laboratory operations worldwide. Working within a globallydistributed team of four, the ADMS DevOps Engineer manages and deploys solutions across cloud and on-premises environmentsusing Platform as a Service (PaaS) and DevOps tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, Terraform,and Terraform Cloud. The ADMS DevOps Engineer contributes to end-to-end application lifecycle management, supports Level 3 (L3)production operations, and collaborates with the Platform Delivery Team and Application Development Team under a Service-OrientedArchitecture (SOA) model, following DevOps and Kanban methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

You contribute to end-to-end application lifecycle management, covering configuration management, build, release, anddeployment processes for ADMS applications.

You follow DevOps and Kanban methodologies, selecting and executing technical tasks from the backlog in alignment with established priorities.

You implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

You configure and deploy applications and services across cloud and on-premises environments, using virtual machines, containerization tools such as Docker, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

You design, implement, and maintain automation scripts to reduce manual intervention and improve DevOps task efficiency.

You write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in adherence to best practices, team coding standards, and guidelines.

You share technical knowledge with team members through documentation, guidelines, workshops, and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

You provide timely resolution to production issues as a member of the ADMS Level 3 (L3) Support Team, including periodic and emergency support.

You initiate and participate in collective working sessions with the team and external stakeholders, including pair programming with the Platform Delivery Team and Application Development Team.

You stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in software development and DevOps.

Other Assignments

You ensure regular follow-up with the Team Manager, providing updates as needed or upon request.

You acquire a working knowledge of Eurofins Information Systems (EurIS), beginning with ADMS, including its underlying concepts, models, and the team's processes and practices.

You continuously deepen knowledge of assigned systems, focusing on the most critical needs of the role.

You build effective working relationships with IT and non-IT stakeholders within Eurofins to support cooperation and clear communication.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience.

You have a minimum of three years of experience in a DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role.

You have working knowledge of version control systems such as Git, and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.

You have working knowledge of on-premises and cloud infrastructure administration, including Azure, Amazon Web Services(AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You have working knowledge of deployment tools and pipelines, including Azure DevOps and Octopus Deploy, and best practices in configuration management database (CMDB) administration.

You are able to follow, create, and update Service Operational Procedures, covering procurement, installation, monitoring, and support processes.

You have working knowledge of data management and database administration, including Structured Query Language (SQL)and Not Only SQL (NoSQL) systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.

You demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.

You communicate fluently in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

You bring prior experience in Enterprise DevOps environments and/or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly in migration projects.

You have thorough knowledge of on-premises and cloud infrastructure administration, with preference for Azure.

You have experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.

You have advanced coding or software development skills, particularly in .NET.

You have conversational proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Portuguese, French, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Hindi.

Performance Appraisal Criteria

At direct and team levels:

You produce contributions of high quality in design, code, tests, and documentation.

You apply and actively participate in the continuous improvement of team processes.

You collaborate effectively and integrate your work with ADMS teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

You deliver working product increments (releasable working software) on time.

Additional Information

Working hours:

Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00 Hybrid Work