Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer (Azure & Kubernetes)

As a Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer, you will manage and operate containerized applications across multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS) within SAS Cloud Managed Services. You will own infrastructure engineering, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and automation workflows to support global clients. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure operations and incident resilience. This role offers impact through scalable cloud platforms and automation in a dynamic, shift-based environment.

• Build, optimize, and manage Docker images and deploy applications across Kubernetes clusters
• Design, provision, and maintain resilient cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python and Bash
• Configure and monitor orchestration pipelines using Apache Airflow
• Perform Linux system administration and reliability monitoring with Datadog
• Provide technical support for global clients; manage incidents and runbooks using ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence; ensure security policies are followed

• 5+ years of experience as Cloud/DevOps/Platform Engineer
• Kubernetes & Docker experience with containerization and orchestration
• Solid Azure (primary) and AWS expertise
• Linux administration and scripting in Python & Bash
• Datadog or equivalent monitoring; Apache Airflow workflows
• ITSM and task tracking tools experience (ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence); shift-based global support
• Proof of right to work in the UK; ability to obtain SC clearance
• Equivalence accepted for education/experience

• Clear and concise communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Building trusting relationships
• Terraform or Ansible (IaC)
• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins (CI/CD)
• Datadog monitoring