Engineering Practice Specialist / Devops
ref nr: 168/4/2025/TM/90587
In Antal we have been dealing with recruitment for over 20 years. Thanks to the fact that we operate in 10 specialised divisions, we have an excellent orientation in current industry trends. We precisely determine the specific nature of the job, classifying key skills and necessary qualifications. Our mission is not only to find a candidate whose competences fit the requirements of the given job advertisement, but first and foremost a position which meets the candidate’s expectations. Employment agency registration number: 496.
Engineering Practice Specialist – DevOps / CI/CD
📍 Kraków | Hybrid Work | B2B contract
We’re looking for forward-thinking professionals to help scale modern engineering practices across the organization. As an Engineering Practice Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping the way our engineering teams build, deliver, and operate software — with a focus on DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation, and quality.
About the role:
You will be part of a central engineering enablement group that partners with cross-functional product and platform teams. Your mission: to promote high standards, remove blockers to DevOps adoption, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
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Champion engineering best practices across development teams
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Implement and govern robust SDLC processes aligned with industry standards
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Support traceability, auditability, and automation throughout the development lifecycle
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Drive adoption of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps principles
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Identify technical challenges and skill gaps; enable upskilling and capability-building
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Facilitate knowledge sharing and community-building (e.g., workshops, meetups, internal forums)
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Promote reusability and knowledge transfer across teams
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Define KPIs and measure the effectiveness of engineering initiatives
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Help shape and evolve engineering standards through collaboration and influence
What you bring:
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5+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following domains:
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Software Development (secure coding, clean code, SDLC, APIs)
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Testing (TDD/BDD, test automation, contract/API testing)
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Site Reliability Engineering (observability, release engineering, risk management)
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Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling and best practices
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A generalist mindset with the ability to solve complex problems across domains
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Strong communication and influencing skills — technical and non-technical audiences alike
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Ability to work independently, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver tangible results
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Passion for developer experience, engineering quality, and DevOps culture
Nice to have:
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Experience in developer advocacy or building developer communities
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Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Background in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare)
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Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
What we offer:
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A collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and improvement
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High-impact projects at scale
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Flexibility in work style and location (hybrid or remote)
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Competitive compensation and long-term engagement
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Access to training, certifications, and modern tech stack
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A culture built on autonomy, trust, and engineering excellence
