Senior DevOps Engineer

Business Area:

IT

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description:

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.

Senior DevOps Engineer

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.

Cloudera IT is looking for a talented, motivated, and passionate Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Technical Operations team. This role is focused on internal IT infrastructure, both in the public cloud and on-premise environments. You'll be at the centre of modernising our IT operations with automation, DevOps practices, and a security-first approach, helping us scale efficiently while ensuring resilience and compliance.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Build and automate CI/CD pipelines for IT infrastructure and applications using tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Harness, and Terraform
• Work with IT Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to design and implement optimal automation solutions
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks to support both public cloud and private cloud environments
• Provide day-to-day operational support for Linux compute and core IT services, ensuring high availability and reliability
• Operationalise security requirements into systems and pipelines, ensuring compliance and resilience from the ground up
• Create and maintain accurate documentation for automation, operational audits, and compliance
• Continuously drive improvements in IT operations through automation, monitoring, and observability

We're excited about you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of core AWS, Azure, and GCP services relevant to enterprise IT infrastructure (e.g., compute, networking, storage, identity)
• Hands-on skills with Python and shell scripting, used for automation and tooling
• Strong Linux systems experience and comfort with common CLI tools
• Proven experience with Terraform, GitHub/Git, and CI/CD processes
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience designing, building, and operating secure, automated infrastructure in public and private cloud environments

You may also have:

• Certifications such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat, or Terraform
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs) and their implementation in both traditional on-premises environments and public cloud platforms
• Knowledge of enterprise security principles, cryptography, PKI, and operational security practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work-life balance with Unplugged Days
• Flexible WFH Policy
• Mental & Physical Wellness programs
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
• Access to Continued Career Development
• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups

Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work life balance with

Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups

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