DevOps Engineer | 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

We are looking for a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in BPCE SI (Solutions Informatiques). In this role, you will be responsible for application deployment and continuous integration processes, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software in a cloud environment.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Application Deployment and Continuous Integration (DevOps / OpenShift):

   • Collaborate with team members to deploy applications and integrate continuous delivery processes.
   • Demonstrate expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications.
   • Master containerization concepts, including Docker, images, pods, and services.
   • Utilize CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI, while adhering to best DevOps practices.
   • Maintain a solid understanding of common programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) to assist in deployment processes.
   • Understand networking, security, and storage requirements within a cloud environment.
   • Manage application deliveries and associated technical documentation provided by vendors (primarily Cassiopae).
   • Adapt Jenkins continuous integration jobs in response to the evolving technical landscape of delivered components.
   • Prepare delivery packages using Git and Jenkins tools.
   • Install application components in the testing environment using automated deployment tools like XL Deploy and XL Release (Scope: UI, Batch processes, Database, Reports).
   • Prepare change request documentation for other technical teams (BPCE/Natixis Application Production and DBA) responsible for application deployments in Qualification and Production environments.
   • Monitor the execution of tasks related to qualification and production releases, providing technical support as needed.

2. Batch Processing:

   • Write the DMOT (Batch Processing Implementation Document) for the application production team tasked with implementing jobs in the scheduling tool “CONTROL-M.”
   • Adapt encapsulation scripts for batch launches (ksh, cmd, etc.).

Qualifications

Hard Skills:

• Proven experience with Kubernetes
• Mastery of containerization concepts (Docker, images, pods, services)
• Understanding of distributed technical architecture (Web) and client-server models
• Experience with application servers (JBOSS, Tomcat)
• Knowledge of Oracle 19c Exadata Database Management System (DBMS)
• Proficiency in Unix and Windows scripting
• (Preferred) Experience with batch schedulers such as Control-M
• (Preferred) Familiarity with continuous integration tools: Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, XLDeploy, XLRelease
• (Preferred) Experience with testing and acceptance tools: JIRA, XRAY
• (Preferred) Knowledge of incident and change management tools: ServiceNow
• (Preferred) Proficiency with collaborative tools: Confluence, Office 365 (including Teams)
• Fluency in French

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with business units.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and prioritize user requirements effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills for effective incident management and minimizing operational impact.

We will only consider CVs in English.

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