DevOps Engineer | Senior

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a technology environment in the financial technology sector. This opportunity focuses on secure automation, cloud infrastructure management, CI/CD optimization and operational reliability across development, testing and production environments, in a hybrid delivery model with regular office presence. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design, implement and maintain systems that optimize software development and production infrastructure management. Build secure automation solutions for development, testing and production environments. Manage CI/CD tools and pipelines to accelerate software delivery and deployment. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across development, test and production environments. Monitor environment performance, capacity and reliability, proposing improvements when required. Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve workflows, architecture decisions and delivery efficiency. Debug and optimize code, automate repetitive manual tasks and support infrastructure industrialization. Coordinate process improvement, re-engineering and root-cause analysis activities. Create, review and update documentation for DevOps processes, systems and operational practices. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud or DevOps Engineer, with autonomy in complex technical environments. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Experience managing complex cloud environments and supporting software or infrastructure development projects. Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative working style, with the ability to engage development teams and contribute to a constructive team environment. Flexibility and adaptability in environments with changing priorities. Professional working proficiency in English, minimum B2 level. TECHNICAL SKILLS AWS cloud environments. GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins and Git-based version control practices. Terraform and infrastructure as code. CI/CD pipeline design, implementation and maintenance. Configuration management and software deployment practices. Microservices architecture and application containerization. Windows and Linux operating systems security. Database management and scalability, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB. SaaS application environments, including systems, networks and end-user computing. Root-cause analysis, process improvement and operational optimization. NICE TO HAVE Previous experience in financial technology, regulated environments or capital markets technology contexts. Strong experience with AWS and GitLab in production-scale environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices applied to cloud and infrastructure operations. COMPENSATION TRANSPARENCY Base salary range: EUR 18 000 - EUR 32 000 gross/year Total compensation: up to EUR 35 000/year The salary range is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including required competencies, professional experience, level of responsibility and role requirements. Final compensation will be determined according to the candidate's profile and position requirements. WHAT WE OFFER A collaborative environment where professionals are encouraged to build with ownership, transparency and shared responsibility. Continuous learning and certification support throughout your journey, with investment in structured growth and long-term capability building. Private health insurance from the first day, with no waiting periods and optional family extension. Confidential and free access to psychological support, content and live sessions from day one. Flexibility whenever the role and context allow it, supporting sustainable delivery and daily balance. Upskilling opportunities in information security, cybersecurity best practices, quality management and related governance areas. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hexa is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment. We value different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we align our practices with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter. HEXA LIFE At Hexa, every professional is a Builder. You will be part of a culture based on honesty, mutual support and agility, where people contribute with responsibility, improve continuously and help create reliable solutions with real impact.