Company description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner supporting established organizations in achieving a future, digitally enabled state, both in how they operate and how they deliver value to their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset combined with modern, proven methods. Our approach integrates strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and creative problem-solving to deliver measurable business outcomes. Guided by our core values and our purpose, helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of what’s next—our global team of more than 20,000 professionals across 53 offices brings together expertise in technology, data science, consulting, and customer-centricity. By combining these capabilities, we enable our clients to accelerate their businesses through the design and delivery of products and services that their customers truly value. Overview We are looking for a DevOps Specialist with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to help design, build, and optimize cloud-native platforms that power innovative AI solutions. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, AI engineers, data scientists, and developers, leveraging Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Azure best practices to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. You will also provide technical leadership within an Agile environment, helping teams solve complex challenges and accelerate delivery. Responsibilities Design, review, and contribute to solution architectures for AI-driven applications with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure Cloud. Act as a technical lead within an Agile Scrum team, supporting planning, estimation, dependency management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Guide engineering teams in adopting and enforcing DevOps, coding, security, and quality best practices. Collaborate with software engineers, AI specialists, and stakeholders to design and implement scalable cloud solutions. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions leveraging Azure services and cloud-native architectures. Develop new services, automation tools, and proof-of-concepts to support business and technical objectives. Build, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and deployment pipelines. Support feature estimation and sprint planning activities within Scrum ceremonies. Oversee deployment processes and collaborate closely with Quality Engineering teams to validate and certify releases. Participate in release management activities and contribute to release documentation and notes. Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve the reliability, performance, and security of cloud environments. Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure & Cloud Technologies Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services. Strong knowledge of: -Virtual Networking and DNS -Identity and Access Management -Azure Container Apps, Kubernetes (AKS), and App Services -Application Gateway and Web Application Firewall (WAF) -Azure API Management Deep understanding of Azure architecture, cloud security, observability, and cloud-native design principles. DevOps & Automation Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably using Terraform. Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines. Strong experience with source control and collaboration platforms such as GitHub. Experience deploying, monitoring, and supporting microservices-based applications. Agile & Delivery Experience working within Scrum Agile environments. Ability to estimate technical work, identify dependencies, and manage delivery risks. Experience managing work items, releases, and project tracking using Jira. Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and distributed teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent) are highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps engineering, and modern application delivery practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science platforms. Knowledge of cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions in Azure environments. Familiarity with enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. Additional information Besides an exciting job, here's what you can expect: A fast-paced tech environment Continuous growth & learning Open feedback culture Room for own initiative & ideas Transparency about results & strategy Recognition & reward for hard work Working with a flexible schedule Medical subscription Meal tickets Extra vacation days - starting with 25 vacation days Many other perks