Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer

GEA Group AG; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Belfast is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing CI/CD pipelines, managing Azure services, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Azure DevOps, Terraform, and container orchestration. This position operates on a hybrid working model, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficiency in Azure services, Terraform, and container orchestration (AKS).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and security principles in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments.
• Implement and manage cloud resources using Terraform and Helm templates.
• Administer and optimize Azure services including AKS and Virtual Machines.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting with Azure Monitor.
• Apply security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and AKS.
• Manage Git repositories and enforce branching strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

The Innovation Centre, Queens Road, Belfast BT3 9DT

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. As an experienced Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development of the next generation of farming software—driving innovation in animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Together, we’re building a better world.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain automated pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage cloud resources using Terraform and Helm templates.
• Cloud Platform Management: Administer and optimize Azure services including AKS, Storage, Networking, and Virtual Machines.
• Monitoring & Observability: Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities) and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Version Control & Collaboration: Manage Git repositories, enforce branching strategies, and integrate automated testing.
• Incident Response: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in pipelines, deployments, and cloud infrastructure.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Strong experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficiency in Azure services, Terraform, and container orchestration (AKS).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and security principles in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Helm or advanced Kubernetes concepts.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect.

This role is based in Belfast and operates on a hybrid working model. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.