Senior DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development. The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design, automate, and govern the software delivery lifecycle of containerized applications deployed on OpenShift. The role combines CI/CD engineering, DevSecOps practices, platform automation, observability, and release governance to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant delivery of enterprise applications.

You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins and automate build, testing, quality, security, and deployment processes. You will also implement release governance and deployment approval workflows, maintain reusable pipeline templates, and support application lifecycle and release management activities.

Working closely with development teams, architects, security specialists, and operations teams, you will help industrialize application delivery and drive continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle. You will support the deployment and operation of applications on OpenShift, work with Helm charts and container configurations, and help optimize application scalability, resilience, and resource consumption.

Security and reliability will be central to your role. You will integrate security controls into delivery pipelines, contribute to vulnerability and dependency management, and ensure the traceability and reproducibility of software releases. You will also implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and observability solutions while supporting incident analysis and root cause investigations.

The main client for this position is BOSA. Other assignments may also be part of the role, in close collaboration with the DevOps team at Sopra Steria Belgium.

Qualifications

We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients.

If you thrive on challenge and meet most of the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

- Containers & Platforms: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
- CI/CD & GitOps: Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD, Git, Bitbucket/GitLab, Argo CD
- DevSecOps: SonarQube, Snyk or similar, vulnerability and dependency management, secrets management
- Repositories: Nexus or JFrog Artifactory
- Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, centralized logging
- Development ecosystem: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
- Ways of working: Jira, release management, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and coach development teams and junior DevOps colleagues
- Languages: English and French or Dutch are mandatory. Knowledge of the second national language is an asset.

Experience with HashiCorp Vault, Apache Kafka, the ELK Stack, Camunda BPMN, Renovate, Dependabot, or public-sector environments is considered an advantage.

What we can offer you

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

You’ll become a part of a major Tech player in Europe recognised for its consulting, digital services, and software development. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where automation, security, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of application delivery.

Additional Information

Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider. We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

- A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
- Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.
- The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events.

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers. Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application!

Want to know what happens next?

The recruitment process typically begins with the first step, where the recruiter screens candidates based on their qualifications and fit for the role. This is followed by the second step, where candidates undergo more in-depth evaluations, including technical assessments and an interview with the capacity manager to assess both technical skills and team compatibility. The third step involves the company reviewing feedback and aligning on a potential offer. Finally, in the final step, the candidate receives a formal job offer.

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.