Senior DevOps Engineer

Applications must be submitted in English to be considered

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Bain’s  NextGen Software Solutions (NGSS) team, where we build and support software products that help power the firm’s work. You will partner closely with software engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to shape technical direction, guide delivery, and ensure our products are scalable, reliable, and high quality.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM 

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for building, operating, and scaling Bain’s next-generation digital platforms. This team ensures technology is delivered securely, reliably, and at the highest standards of quality and compliance across our global ecosystem.

In this role, you will lead the design and continuous improvement of our software delivery processes, driving scalable, secure CI/CD pipelines across environments. You’ll partner closely with engineering, QA, and security teams to advance automation, performance, and resilience while also mentoring others and promoting DevOps best practices across the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Infrastructure & Automation – 30% 

• Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and env0. Automate deployments to ensure scalability, consistency, and security.

Cloud & Platform Management (Azure) – 25% 

• Manage Azure networking, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB), and identity tools (Entra ID, Okta). Ensure robust access controls and platform reliability.

CI/CD & Software Delivery – 20% 

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. Embed best practices for testing, versioning, and automated releases.

Monitoring & Optimization – 15% 

• Implement observability with Datadog and Azure Application Insights. Monitor performance, resolve issues proactively, and optimize cost and reliability.

Leadership & Collaboration – 10% 

• Partner with architects and engineers to align on infrastructure standards. Promote DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator, or Terraform Associate (or equivalent).

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in senior or staff-level DevOps or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proven track record of leading or contributing to complex cloud infrastructure initiatives in large-scale or fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing multi-environment governance, cost optimization, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• C1 or C2 CEFR level of professional English language communication skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious, and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement and team enablement.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and automation tools such as env0 (or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Azure services, including networking, Managed Identities, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Cosmos DB, Cognitive Search, and Azure OpenAI.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in roles, permissions, and IAM, particularly Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta.
• Advanced skills in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and related DevOps toolchains.
• Proficient in Linux administration and automation scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for reusable workflows.
• Experience with monitoring platforms, including Datadog and Azure Application Insights.
• Competent in code and database deployment and management, particularly using React.js, Python, PostgresDB, and SQL Server.
• Foundation in AWS cloud operations
• Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and the integration of AI services into enterprise applications or platforms.