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Tech Soft 3D is the leading provider of engineering software development toolkits and enterprise applications for CAD/CAE data conversion, visualization and data publishing.

Behind every innovative product and happy customer is a team that keeps everything running smoothly. At Tech Soft 3D, our operations experts streamline processes, manage critical systems, and ensure our teams around the globe have what they need to succeed.

We are looking for our next Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing DevOps team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, automating, and optimizing our infrastructure.

You will be responsible for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TerraForm, Packer, Ansible, BitBucket, and Git, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will take ownership of complex tasks, proactively solve challenges, and drive continuous improvement in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, the Senior DevOps Engineer mentors and supports team members while fostering a collaborative and efficient engineering culture.

This position is based in Europe, preferably in France or England, from our offices in Sophia-Antipolis and Lyon, France, or Tamworth, England, with a hybrid schedule or remote work options.

• Architect, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and other automation platforms.
• Manage source control systems (BitBucket, Git) and enforce best practices in branching, merging, and version control.
• Identify, address, and reduce technical debt in infrastructure and automation solutions.
• Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability in cloud-based environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD pipeline issues and infrastructure problems efficiently.
• Advocate for and enforce best practices in code quality, automation, and DevOps methodologies.
• Lead technical discussions and design sessions, breaking down large challenges into manageable tasks.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers on DevOps tools, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, QA, security, product, and IT teams to align infrastructure goals.
• Promote documentation, knowledge sharing, and process improvements across the Dev Ops Organization.
• Exemplify the Core Values of Tech Soft 3D on a consistent basis.

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation
• Expertise in Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, BitBucket, and Git
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Solid experience in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, yaml) for automation
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD principles, source control management, and deployment best practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, GitHub Actions, AWS/GCP is a plus)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Ability to navigate, troubleshoot, and optimize large-scale infrastructure architectures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor others
• Exposure to multi-platform development (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS)
• Professional working proficiency in English

• Certifications in Azure, AWS, or DevOps-related fields
• Experience with package managers, data management and optimized retrieval
• Familiar with agile development workflows and Jira
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
• Experience working with a global team
• French language skills

• You prefer a slow-paced environment that resists change
• You expect rigid job boundaries and minimal cross-team collaboration
• You’re uncomfortable working across global time zones or adapting to evolving priorities
• You prefer highly structured oversight over autonomous, results-driven work
• You don’t like to have fun!

Our employees enjoy a robustbenefit package, health coverage, bonus potential, exceptional paid time off and holidays, and generous parental leave.

Not to mention, the cool perks you get as a “Techsoftian” … fun culture, a relaxed and inclusive environment, outstanding leadership, continuous learning and growth opportunities, flexible daily schedules, a charitable donation matching program, home office reimbursement, monthly internet allowance, an amazing employee recognition program (winners get an all-expense trip anywhere in the World!) and an authentic workplace where you can truly be yourself. Check out our people here:

The salary for this role is based on a combination of factors, including experience, education, and any special skills or expertise you bring. For individuals located in France, the pay range is €55,000 – €68,000 year.

“You almost can’t walk down the street and see a man-made thing that somehow hasn’t been touched by Tech Soft 3D technology. That makes me feel great.” Ron Fritz, Co-Founder

Meet our people and see what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAgB3OW1WsM

What are you waiting for? Apply now!