DevOps Engineer Specialist
HiscoxPortugal4 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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Job Type
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
About Us
Hiscox is a diversified international insurance group with a powerful brand, strong balance sheet, and plenty of room to grow. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bermuda, Hiscox has over 3,000 staff across 14 countries and 34 offices. Structured by geography and product, Hiscox’s long-held business strategy has helped them grow from a niche Lloyd’s underwriter to an international insurance group with a powerful consumer brand.
In our Lisbon office, we have the privilege of employing approximately 500 exceptional professionals representing 29 diverse nationalities. Despite our central location within the city, we recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being, we provide a 35-hour workweek along with the option for a hybrid working schedule.
The Role
This role focuses on designing and implementing advanced DevOps solutions aligned with organisational tools and standards. The specialist leads the development of process automations, reusable infrastructure components, and platform enhancements that support multiple projects with consistent infrastructure needs.
They collaborate across engineering, architecture, and security teams to drive standardisation, lead DevOps transformation initiatives, and promote a strong DevOps culture. The role also includes technical leadership, mentoring, and ensuring alignment with enterprise best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement reusable Terraform modules and CI/CD templates.
Lead automation initiatives using Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub Actions.
Define and enforce infrastructure standards across environments.
Drive observability improvements using tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
Collaborate on network design and security controls (NSGs, UDRs, private endpoints).
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
Key Technical Expertise
Azure (App Services, Functions, VNets, Private Endpoints, Key Vault, etc.)
Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards)
Terraform (including remote state management and module design)
CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
Databricks (workspace setup, networking, deployment automation)
Networking (NSGs, UDRs, VWAN, peering, DNS)
Key Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Cross-team collaboration and leadership
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Agile mindset and adaptability
Why Hiscox?
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
About Us
Hiscox is a diversified international insurance group with a powerful brand, strong balance sheet, and plenty of room to grow. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bermuda, Hiscox has over 3,000 staff across 14 countries and 34 offices. Structured by geography and product, Hiscox’s long-held business strategy has helped them grow from a niche Lloyd’s underwriter to an international insurance group with a powerful consumer brand.
In our Lisbon office, we have the privilege of employing approximately 500 exceptional professionals representing 29 diverse nationalities. Despite our central location within the city, we recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being, we provide a 35-hour workweek along with the option for a hybrid working schedule.
The Role
This role focuses on designing and implementing advanced DevOps solutions aligned with organisational tools and standards. The specialist leads the development of process automations, reusable infrastructure components, and platform enhancements that support multiple projects with consistent infrastructure needs.
They collaborate across engineering, architecture, and security teams to drive standardisation, lead DevOps transformation initiatives, and promote a strong DevOps culture. The role also includes technical leadership, mentoring, and ensuring alignment with enterprise best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement reusable Terraform modules and CI/CD templates.
Lead automation initiatives using Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub Actions.
Define and enforce infrastructure standards across environments.
Drive observability improvements using tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
Collaborate on network design and security controls (NSGs, UDRs, private endpoints).
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
Key Technical Expertise
Azure (App Services, Functions, VNets, Private Endpoints, Key Vault, etc.)
Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards)
Terraform (including remote state management and module design)
CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
Databricks (workspace setup, networking, deployment automation)
Networking (NSGs, UDRs, VWAN, peering, DNS)
Key Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Cross-team collaboration and leadership
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Agile mindset and adaptability
Why Hiscox?
- Healthy work-life balance with our 35h/week and hybrid working system.
- Holidays: 27 days + 3 Hiscox Days (Extra three Annual Leave).
- Health insurance, gym allowance, pension plan etc. (not all vacancies have it)
- After 5 years work 1-month sabbatical leave. (not all vacancies have it)
- Team spirit with many opportunities to engage and an open culture.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
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