We are looking for one DevOps for STRASBOURG, on-site, with EU-passport to start a 1-year contract (extensions possible) for an EU-agency-client. Start date: ASAP, realistic in JULY, maybe some weeks later, when you don't have a current EU-SECRET-clearance.

BACKGROUND

• Our client is an international organisation and a great reference in any CV! English speaking environment.
• This role will be 100% onsite in Strasbourg
  
• This is a real long-term contract with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability (initial 220 day contract, where 2x 220 day extensions are foreseen).
• EU nationals ONLY (due to the "EU" security certifications required). We can't accept any longer UK-consultants, as long they don't have EU-security-clearance or another EU-citizenship (Please note, after Brexit the UK-consultants can't get any longer "EU" security clearances, which is mandatory for this position).
• Start date in 1-3 months. Earlier when you have an existing EU-security-clearance. We will support your request to get a SC clearance but this application might delay start by some weeks.
• This position requires "security clearance level: EU SECRET". If the candidate doesn't have a Security Clearance (SC) yet, then he/she can start working, when presenting:
  - A fresh criminal record (from his/her home country), plus ID-card copy. Our company is holding "FSC - Facility Security Clearance", so we are able to guide/sponsor you through the "PSC - Personal Security Clearance" procedure.
• The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
• We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described.
• Europass-CV-format (DOC) will be required at a later stage, it's mandatory, we can provide template (please don't use the online forms).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Job Description is "general", as usual in these EU-agencies, where we will learn about the specific focus of the role in the VC interview.

We are looking for one DevOps for STRASBOURG (80% on-site, 20% proximity/nearby) with EU-passport to start a 3x 1-year contract (extensions possible) for an EU-agency-client.

Start date: ASAP, realistic in JUNE, maybe some weeks later, when you don't have a current EU-Confidential-clearance.

TASKS

• Develop tools and infrastructures in order to support Build & Deployment activities;
• Manage, support and improve Build and Deployment pipelines;
• Effectively implement a DevOps strategy and associated processes.
• Develop tools and infrastructures in order to support Build & Deployment activities;
• Manage, support and improve Build and Deployment pipelines;
• Effectively implement a DevOps strategy and associated processes.
• Utilize Argo CD for declarative GitOps continuous deployment in an OpenShift environment.
• Implement and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, aiming to streamline the release process and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with the developers to ensure the quality of the release.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team for changes that may be needed in the tools, networks or Servers
• Configure and manage Jenkins pipelines for continuous integration, including build automation, testing, and code quality checks.
• Integrate automated testing frameworks and tools into the CI pipeline to ensure code reliability and quality.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions within the OpenShift environment to track system performance, identify issues, and facilitate troubleshooting.

SKILLS

• Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master degree or equivalent), after the secondary school.
• Minimum 6 years of IT professional experience;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in a DevOps role, involved in maintaining DevOps tools & platform.
• Thorough understanding of the SDLC, and knowledge of Agile methodologies;
• Knowledge of automation tools used to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery;
• Working knowledge of known DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory, Sonarqube, Openshift;
• Knowledge of Scripting languages (like Groovy);
• Knowledge on mobile device technologies (React Native, xCode) and Operating systems (Android, iOS) would be advantageous;
• Technical writing skills would be an advantage.

PSC Personal Security Clearance requirements:

The profile owner shall possess a Personnel Security Clearance for accessing EU Classified Information, at least for level EU SECRET.
In case the person does not possess such clearance, then a fresh criminal record certificate (not older than 30 days from the signature of the Specific Contract) of the chosen candidate should be provided, together with the written proof that this security clearance process was initiated (up to level EU Confidential), and a copy of their national ID document/Passport, prior starting the work.

PROVIDER

infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.

If this sounds of interest, then please get in touch ASAP so we can talk about the role and your experience.