Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description Ciklum is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team in Romania. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About The Role As a Senior DevOps Engineer , become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow to support our engineering work, with a strong focus on the underlying infrastructure that we need to get from source code to production, plus keep it happy once it's there. We need someone who understands software development, and enjoys working with developers on all the things necessary to improving, deploying, monitoring, and operating production services. Responsibilities Build complex, highly available, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP and in KubernetesDesigns and implements advanced CI/CD pipelines ensuring quality, security, and efficiencyEstablishes comprehensive monitoring and observability strategiesProactively identifies and mitigates risks, leading troubleshooting efforts for complex issuesImplements high-level security practices, integrating vulnerability scanning and threat modelingWork with application engineering to cultivate operational standards Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant GCP experienceProven track record of designing and implementing large-scale GCP solutionsDemonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutionsExcellent communication and collaboration skills Desirable GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer)Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced skills in Terraform, or other IaC toolsProgramming and Scripting: Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) and proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Node.js)Containerization and Microservices: Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), and microservices architecturesComplex Configuration Management: Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)Robust Networking: In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design, hybrid cloud architectures, and network securitySecurity Focus: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, penetration testing, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) What’s in it for you? Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environmentGrowth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertiseTailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certificationsEndless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologiesEnjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choiceCare: Medical subscription to Regina Maria, meal tickets of 40 ron net/day worked About Us At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. In Romania, we welcome top-tier tech talent — whether from our Bucharest office or fully remotely. Tap into deep industry knowledge, grow your career, and make an impact in an empowering environment. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.