Devops Team Leader | BPCE-IT

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

“Transformation and Dev Ops” is a team of developers and experts who realize solutions on behalf of ops (sre - devops way),

The team works on issues related to the transformation of RUN activity and the creation of tools

 It can intervene in task force model to help an operational team on a diverted subject (for example SID Sytème d´Information Décisionnel - Data),

It operates in Agile mode, offers end-of-sprint Retex and priority comity, is animated by Scrum master,

The team measures its effectiveness with KPIs on the delivery and use of developed solutions,

Transformation and DevOps team works for PAG department which assume the run of the CORE BANKNG applications

Final customers are the 75 000 agency employees, who provide bank and insurance service and manage financial risk analysys .

Direction PAG is also :

75 000 users

30 millions customers

7 600 servers

1 700 Data Base

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our software development and operations processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CI/CD technologies, proficiency in Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell is also a plus, and extensive hands-on experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for at least six years.

Missions:

Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient software delivery and automated testing.

Automate deployment and configuration management processes to support a reliable and scalable infrastructure.

Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response.

Collaborate with development to streamline application deployments and ensure best practices are followed.

Identify areas for automation and optimization to enhance system performance and reduce manual intervention.

Implement security best practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.

Mentor and guide junior team members in adopting DevOps principles and best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and operational support.

Document procedures and configurations for effective knowledge sharing and team collaboration.

Provide application support and troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.

Proactively identify potential issues and performance bottlenecks to prevent outages and incidents.

Continuously stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to DevOps.

Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and system integration purposes.

Qualifications and Hard Skills:

Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).

Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.

Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell Script or PowerShell.

Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical approach to troubleshooting.

Exceptional soft skills, including effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Prior experience in supporting applications and troubleshooting production issues.

Strong understanding of software development methodologies and version control systems (BitBucket, Git, SVN, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Extensive experience in APIs usage.

Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and system integration.

Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Knowledge in Frontend and Backend Services (Apache, Jboss, IIS, IHS, Nginx).

Understanding of network protocols and security best practices.

PowerBI is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Good level of English - minimum B2 (mandatory);

French is a plus (B2 level)

Ability to keep up with a demanding and fast-paced environment;

Willingness to learn and develop;

Good communication skills.

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commit to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.