Junior Cloud Engineer_Platform Engineering… at UniCredit · Bucharest

The Cloud Engineer role involves orchestrating the onboarding of public cloud services, implementing advanced automation using tools, optimizing cloud resources for efficiency, and leading the execution of cloud infrastructure projects. This position requires a strong technical background in continuous integration, security practices, and infrastructure-as-code, coupled with a dynamic and engaging approach to navigating the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you'll be doing

• Onboard public cloud services and engineer new features for adopted services;
• Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform;
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, scaling, and managing cloud resources;
• Implement continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines;
• Implement security best practices and compliance and company policies and guidelines related to cloud;
• Set up monitoring tools to track system performance, availability, and incidents;
• Monitor public cloud resources and optimize configurations for cost and performance;
• Provide on-call support for cloud services and infrastructure;
• Resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, create post-mortem documents and implement preventive measures;
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of applications;
• Share knowledge and updates about cloud services and features to the internal developer community;
• Monitor cloud costs and analyze usage to optimize spending (FinOps cycle);
• Working as SDU (Secondary Delivery Unit), plan, organize, and manage all phases of cloud infrastructure provisioning chain, ensuring successful delivery in compliance with UniCredit processes;
• Infrastructure setup and configuration using infrastructure as code approach on cloud platforms (i.e. Azure, GCP);

What you'll need to succeed

• 1-3 years of experience
• Extensive cloud engineering and tier 3 operational support experience with one of the leading cloud providers (AWS, Google, Azure).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems using native tools embedded in the cloud platforms or external components like Dynatrace and Splunk.
• DevOps/coding skills in at least one of: Python or Terraform.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and drive the evolution of specific areas of services.
• Striving for the elimination of manual operational processes to promote a DevOps oriented software delivery model.
• Experience with REST APIs to support integration of infrastructure, cloud, and platform as a service technology.
• Experience with containers and container orchestration, Kubernetes, and Docker, including lifecycle management of containers.
• Knowledge of web security, identity, and networking protocols.
• Prior experience with implementing enterprise cloud management platforms.
• Security: Knowledge of cloud security best practices and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance standards.
• Automation Scripting: Skills in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and workflows.
• Database Management: Understanding of cloud-based database services and how to manage data storage efficiently.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing and deployment of applications.

What you'll get in return

• #MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
• #UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
• #ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
• #UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours & working hybrid;
• A professional but still friendly work environment;
• #EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you;
• Healthcare insurance;
• Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days);
• Career in a leading international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots;
• Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities.

About UniCredit Group

UniCredit is a pan-European leading commercial bank providing best-in-class solutions and services across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. Our Vision is to be the Bank for Europe's Future. Our Purpose is to Empower Communities to Progress, delivering the best-in-class products and services for all stakeholders, unleashing the potential of our people and our clients across Europe. We serve over 20 million clients, supported by three Group product factories — Corporate, Individual and Payment Solutions — that ensure best-in-class expertise and scalable solutions across all markets. Our integrated model combines local proximity, deep client understanding and Group-wide capabilities, enabling seamless service and outstanding client experience. Digitalisation, operational excellence and a strong commitment to ESG principles underpin our journey, helping us deliver sustainable long-term value for clients, communities, employees and shareholders. Our shared Culture unites our people across all countries, empowering teamwork, driven execution and ambition through Ownership, Integrity and Caring.