David Kennedy Recruitment is working with an established company in Cyprus to recruit a Release/DevOps Engineer for its IT - DevOps team in Limassol. The role focuses on configuration, environment, change and release management, with responsibility for automation, deployment stability and production reliability.

Position:  Release/DevOps Engineer

Location: Limassol, Cyprus

Work model: On-Site

Employment type: Full-Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Automate provisioning, configuration, installation and monitoring across environments

• Ensure consistent software versions and configuration standards

• Configure new servers according to agreed standards

• Implement automation for configuration changes

• Manage and maintain all environments

• Troubleshoot environment issues and ensure stability and availability

• Automate consistent environment provisioning and changes in collaboration with other teams

• Manage the change and release process and identify and introduce improvements

• Facilitate CAB (Change Advisory Board) meetings

• Identify risks and dependencies within the release cycle

• Improve software release cycle times and remove blockers

• Undertake release deployments and rollbacks during approved operational release windows

• Participate in the weekend on-call rotation

• Identify and escalate operational issues when required

• Work closely with Development, Infrastructure and Network Security teams to ensure production and system reliability following release deployments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE position

• Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux servers

• Comfortable working with terminal and command-line environments

• Experience configuring custom/in-house Windows services and IIS websites

• Experience working with AWS

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform

• Experience with configuration management and provisioning using Ansible

• Knowledge of Kubernetes/EKS

• Experience with ArgoCD is an advantage

• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell or Python

• Experience with GitLab CI or similar

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts including protocols, ports, firewall rules and subnetting

• Good command of English, both verbal and written

• Willingness to participate in weekend on-call rotation.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Health insurance coverage

• Retirement/provident fund contributions

• Annual bonus (e.g., 13th salary or performance-based)

• Access to corporate discounts and perks

• On-site fitness facilities and wellness programs

• Modern office in a central location with convenient transport links

• Diverse and inclusive work culture

• Professional development opportunities and access to training resources

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options

• Extra day off on your birthday

• And many others!