DevOps Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Infrastructure team is integrated in the Digital Technology (DT) department.

• As a DevOps  Engineer, you will ensure the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of the organization’s software delivery processes by designing, implementing, and maintaining secured continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

• You will be accountable for:

  • Designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery based on the requirements by the Software Engineers.

  • Automating deployment processes to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of applications.

  • Collaborating with development, testing, and operations teams to streamline workflows.

  • Monitoring CI/CD pipeline performance and identifying opportunities for optimization.

  • Implementing security best practices in CI/CD pipelines to safeguard code and infrastructure.

  • Provisioning, managing and maintaining infrastructure-as-a-code (IaaC) / Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) tools for consistent, stable, scalable and efficient environments.

  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues within the CI/CD pipelines to minimize downtime and speed up code deployment.

  • Evaluating and integrating new DevOps tools and technologies to enhance pipeline capabilities.

  • Documenting CI/CD processes and providing training to development and operations teams.

• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field.

• Relevant work experience in DevOps engineering or CI/CD Pipeline Management.

• Competencies:

  • Expert in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate and optimize software delivery processes.

(eg : Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub.YAML, Azure DevOps, Source Code Management experience).

• Deep knowledge of CI /CD related software development, system integration and configuration management.

• Extensive expertise in ITIL processes as well as automating build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead time.

• Advanced proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, to support scalable and reliable deployments.

• Experienced in managing risks related to CI/CD engineering as well as assuring its quality, overall managing continuity at all times.

• Proficient in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or Groovy) to customize CI/CD processes.

• Strong experience in leading production support for global, high-availability Azure platforms, with on-call and incident management responsibilities.

• Behaviors:

  • Strong attention to detail to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery processes.

  • Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements to CI/CD workflows.

  • Adaptability to dynamic development environments and evolving technologies.

  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively with development, testing, and operations teams.

  • Accountability for ensuring the reliability and scalability of CI/CD pipelines.

  • Problem-solving approach to address challenges in automation and delivery processes, remaining hands-on where required.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (Portugal) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 35 600 euros to 48 700 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• While the preferred location for this position is Lisbon, Portugal, we might be able to consider other Solvay locations.

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.