Dev Ops Engineer
Workplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Expires: June 30, 2025
Kantar Media is seeking a DevOps Engineer to maintain and ensure the efficient daily delivery of audience measurement data through cloud-based systems hosted on Azure containers. This role involves managing infrastructure, deploying systems, and supporting a new Cross-Media Measurement panel project in Sweden, using innovative tools in a diverse and client-focused environment.
Main requirements:
- Strong understanding of Azure DevOps flow from both application and infrastructure perspectives
- Experience in cloud management, diagnostics, and monitoring with Zabbix or similar tools
- Proficiency with Azure Services and Resources such as VMs, NSGs, VNets, Application Gateways, Firewalls, and AKS
- Experience with containers including Kubernetes and Elastic Container Service
- Knowledge of version control systems and branching strategies
- Expertise in CI/CD tools including Terraform deployment, pipeline creation, and troubleshooting
- Strong Linux/Unix experience and troubleshooting skills
- Network-level infrastructure knowledge and security best practices
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Azure resources using Terraform scripts to host mostly custom internal software
- Deploy systems using Helm charts, .yaml files, and Azure Pipelines to automate processes
- Use Zabbix to monitor cloud-based interconnected systems operating 24/7, including Kubernetes, Hive, Elasticsearch, Kibana, RabbitMQ, Docker, and Azure Blob Storage
- Perform regular housekeeping tasks such as backups, SSL certificate monitoring, and SAS token management
- Ensure systems meet Kantar security, disaster recovery standards, and client requirements
- Collaborate with the Central Cloud Architecture and Support team to learn best practices and report issues
- Contribute to building a pioneering Cross-Media Measurement panel in Sweden
Required hard skills:
- Azure DevOps
- Terraform scripting
- Helm charts deployment
- Azure Pipelines automation
- Zabbix monitoring tool
- Kubernetes
- Elastic Container Service
- Version control and branching
- CI/CD pipeline creation and troubleshooting
- Linux/Unix systems
- Network infrastructure and security
Recommended hard skills:
- Azure PaaS Cloud experience
- Hive data platform
- Oracle and SQL Server administration with SQL experience
- Understanding of web core technologies (networking, websites, video streaming, browsers) and TV/broadcast delivery
- Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
Soft skills:
- Client-focused mindset
- Forward-thinking and proactive
- Collaborative team player
- Eager to learn and share best practices
- Adaptability to large scale and innovative projects
Frameworks:
- Kubernetes
- Elastic Container Service
Operating systems:
- Linux/Unix
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
- Swedish (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
- Working in diverse, international teams
- Embracing inclusion and equality
- Supportive of mental health and wellbeing