DevOps Specialist

The creative mind behind every project.  Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in. 
 

About Us    

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.  

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.  

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!  

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office.  

About the role 

We are looking for a skilled Posit Engineer to join our team. This position requires hands-on experience with Posit Connect and Workbench, cloud infrastructure, and automation scripting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Azure, experience in migration projects, and a knack for problem-solving. 

Skills and qualifications 

• Strong experience with Posit Connect and Posit Workbench setup and configuration. 
• In-depth knowledge of Azure IaaS (VMs, Networking, Image Gallery, App Gateway). 
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for cloud infrastructure automation. 
• Proficient in Bash, PowerShell, and ideally HashiCorp Packer for automation scripting. 
• Familiar with Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and migration from LDAP. 
• Experience in migrating databases from SQLite to PostgreSQL. 
• Solid understanding of cloud storage solutions, including Azure File Shares. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to handle challenging tasks with patience and attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Kubernetes (K8S) for scalable setups. 
• Previous experience in large-scale migrations, particularly with Azure cloud technologies. 
• Certifications in Azure, Terraform, or relevant cloud infrastructure tools. 

Working at Ascent 

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work.  We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.  

Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries. 

Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.