DevOps Engineer (Azure) - 2- 6 years (Linux, scripting, AKS, Helm, Docker)

Job Description

NIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. 

Responsibilities 

• Work with team members to build and maintain scalable, highly available and high performing systems 
• Take part in maintaining and improving our deployment and scaling processes 
• Work with Development and QA teams to support the automation of infrastructure, deployments and pipeline delivery 
• Work independently at times, you will also assist other team members on system and infrastructure related issues when necessary 
• Monitor production systems and respond to resolve issues 
• Participate in on-call rotation as required 

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or related roles. 
• BS in Computer Science or comparable program 
• Hands-on experience running a 24x7 production environment 
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration. 
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell). 
• Experience with Azure cloud administration (VMs, networking, storage, etc.). 
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). 
• Understanding basic networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls). 
• Hands-on experience with Azure ADO CI/CD pipelines. 
• Experience working with Docker and containerized applications. 
• Working knowledge of Helm for managing Kubernetes applications. 
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues in cloud environments. 
• Good writing and communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills: 

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates. 
• Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, or Grafana. 
• Knowledge supporting relational & NOSQL databases 
• Expected competencies 
• Hands-on, practical operational expertise with Containers, Kubernetes, Helm, and supporting tools 
• Experience with DevOps toolset and Linux administration 
• Experience working with and supporting 24x7 high traffic sites 
• Knowledge of CI/CD application delivery systems 
• Knowledge in IT process automation such as backup and recovery, and deployment 
• Experience in maintaining system and application monitoring applications 
• Solid documentation skills and habits 
• Solid time and project management skillset 
• exposure to GenAI tools & Github copilot

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion