Azure Cloud Expert M/F

Building a future of trust together

Thales is a global high-tech leader specializing in three sectors: Defense & Security, Aerospace & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly 4 billion euros per year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Our commitments, your benefits

• Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition
• An attractive compensation package
• Continuous skills development: training programs, academies, and internal communities
• An inclusive, benevolent environment that respects employee work-life balance
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Your daily life

Based in the heart of Paris, in a dynamic and innovative environment, you will be at the heart of the digital transformation and the construction of automation platforms and cloud infrastructures for a major player in the energy sector.

• Very central district, rich in shops, cultural activities, etc.
• Comfortable and optimal workspaces
• Less than 5 minutes walk from Metro lines 3, 8, and 9
• Frequent sharing of best practices (technical, methodological, etc.) between different teams
• Bike storage and shower on site
• 2 to 3 days/week remote work

You will join a dynamic team of 6 to 10 people, motivated by continuous innovation, contributing to the provision of a product and service platform designed to support an ambitious Move to Cloud roadmap (migration from legacy IS and creation of new digital products). The platform is used by thousands of developers.

Your main missions will be:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD solutions
• Develop Serverless Cloud architectures
• Manage containerization and API integration
• Ensure deployment and maintenance of software factory services
• Guarantee high availability, quality, and security of systems
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and architecture standards
• Organize workshops for expertise sharing and collective reflection
• Practice code review, active listening, and pair-programming
• Create and maintain technical and user documentation
• Participate in agile team events
• Adopt and promote a "You build it you run it" culture
• Automate maintenance tasks and SRE monitoring
• Optimize infrastructure costs (FinOps)
• Identify and implement necessary infrastructure evolutions

Your Profile

Experienced profile with a Bac+5 level higher education in IT, you have significant experience of at least 8 years in information system architecture, including a minimum of 3 years in an Azure environment.

You are Azure certified and possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in Linux operating systems
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, SonarQube, Checkmarx, and JFrog Artifactory)
• Significant experience with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Development and maintenance of Azure Functions and services hosted on Azure
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Scripting (Bash, Powershell, Azure CLI, and Python)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Team spirit, autonomy, and sense of initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

In addition, a good command of English is essential to interact effectively with our international teams and partners.

A word from the manager

At the APC (Automation Platforms & Cloud) department, we are experiencing an exciting period of technological transformation. Our cloud team is made up of talented and passionate experts who share a common vision: building tomorrow's infrastructures while ensuring the highest level of security. We are primarily looking for a personality who will contribute, share their knowledge, and grow with the team. The technical environment is demanding, but we attach great importance to supporting and developing each individual.

Are you passionate about technical challenges and want to work in a dynamic world without ever getting bored? This position is for you!

Join a Company that values diversity and inclusion, where everyone is recognized for their uniqueness.

A disability-friendly company, our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Innovation, passion, ambition: join Thales and create the world of tomorrow, today.

Thales, a disability-friendly company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our best asset. Apply and join us!