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województwo mazowieckie, Polska
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Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre!
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At Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we're looking for an experienced DevOps & Architecture Manager to lead a team of DevOps Engineers and Solution Architects supporting strategic initiatives across Aviva's UK business.
This role is ideal for a technology leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and driving DevOps excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence both technology and people, helping shape the future of cloud engineering and architecture at Aviva.
What will you be doing?
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps Engineers and Solution Architects
Provide both strategic direction and technical guidance to ensure high-quality delivery
Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices, cloud technologies, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Execute recruitment, performance management, coaching, and career development within the team
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across international teams
Guide the design and delivery of secure, resilient, and scalable cloud-native solutions
Contribute to architectural decisions, operational excellence, and cost optimisation initiatives
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience leading technical teams within DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Software Development, or Architecture
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD practices, and modern software engineering
Experience with the following technologies will be plus:
AWS and/or Azure
Kubernetes (EKS)
Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Helm
Terraform, Packer
Ansible, Puppet
Bash and/or PowerShell
Knowledge of modern architectural patterns and cloud-native solutions
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional, and multinational environments
What Will Help You Succeed
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
A customer-focused mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to remain calm and effective when managing incidents, risks, and competing priorities
A collaborative approach and the ability to inspire teams to achieve outstanding results
Why Join Us?
At Aviva, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where you can make a real impact, influence technology strategy, and help develop modern cloud platforms used at scale.
In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:
Contract of employment
Performance Bonus
Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
Additional parent privileges:
- baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
- shortened working time after parental leave
Employer-funded group insurance
Employee Shares Plan
Extra day off for birthday
Paid time off to volunteer
Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
Psychological support consultations
Access to the e-learning platforms
Internal employee referral program
Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month
Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter
Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!
Aviva is for everyone!
We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright!
As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.
Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!
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