DevOps Engineer (French Speaker) | BPCE-SI

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a DevOps Engineer (French Speaker) to join its BPCE SI (Solutions Informatiques) team to work in a hybrid work model at the Porto office. 

Key Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, build, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Cloud Architecture: Manage and optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to ensure high availability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Logging: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog) to proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
• Work closely with software development and QA teams to streamline the release cycle and foster a strong DevOps culture.
• Participate in technical discussions, document systems, and collaborate with team members and stakeholders in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or SysOps.
• Jenkins Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience configuring, scaling, and maintaining Jenkins (including Jenkins pipelines, shared libraries, and plug-in management).
• Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory (B2 Level). You will be communicating with French-speaking stakeholders and writing documentation in English.
• Cloud Platforms: Solid experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Containers: Strong proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-hosted).
• Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or Go).
• Version Control: Advanced knowledge of Git and Git workflows (GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket).

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with other CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA, Jenkins Certified Engineer).
• Knowledge of database administration (SQL and NoSQL).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in a cloud environment (DevSecOps).

Additional Information

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 committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.