AI DevOps Team Lead (Azure)

In Warsaw or fully remote Poland

Are you looking for an opportunity in a fast-growing, global IT team where collaboration, innovation, and a stakeholder-centric approach are priority? As part of Simon-Kucher, our IT works globally as a trusted partner in the company's journey toward success and navigates the ever-changing technological landscape. The DevOps Lead will manage the DevOps Engineers who will primarily be responsible for supporting AI Engineers and Product Owners and create and maintain the required IT infrastructure. Apply and support growth as a member of our global IT team!
This role can be performed fully remotely within Poland.

The salary for this position ranges from PLN 29 000 to PLN 31 000 gross/month (UOP), depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skill set, level of expertise and overall fit for the role. Additional factors such as industry background, technical competencies and interview performance may also influence the final offer. The compensation package at Simon-Kucher CBS consists of a gross base salary, a monthly remote work allowance and an annual bonus. The bonus is paid in December and is based on the results of a 360-degree performance evaluation.

Please remember to submit your application in English. Other applications will not be considered. The candidate should have an EU work permit, we do not offer visa for this position.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work - whether it's remotely or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• Lead and mentor the DevOps engineers, providing day-to-day guidance, removing blockers, and acting as an escalation point
• Set clear goals and expectations, including regular 1:1s, performance feedback, development plans, and ongoing coaching through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Define and drive the DevOps strategy aligned with enterprise standards
• Oversee Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, cost efficiency, and monitoring performance, usage, and spending to address risks and inefficiencies
• Support the operationalization of AI/ML solutions and MLOps practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable reliable AI platform delivery and act as a technical advisor contributing to strategic roadmap planning
• Govern and promote Infrastructure as Code, defining and enforcing IaC standards and best practices (Terraform)
• Ensure effective CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, including governance via code reviews and CI/CD validation
• Drive adoption of IaC and DevOps practices through training and reusable modules

Your profile:

• Several years of experience in a medium to large corporate environment or software house
• Experience working with remote engineering teams with diverse backgrounds
• 5+ years in DevOps / Cloud / Platform Engineering
• 3 + years in a management role with demonstrated experience in leading and developing DevOps teams
• Strong leadership and ability to develop and guide engineers
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles (CI/CD, automation, reliability)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams with fluent English
• Strategic mindset focused on scalability and stability
• Ownership and accountability for delivery and outcomes
• Adaptability to evolving AI and cloud technologies

If you're interested, and if you'd like to offer your skills and commitment to our international team, then we would be pleased to receive your application.

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About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy - product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital - based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world's leading commercial growth and pricing specialist. simon-kucher.com

We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone - our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

Your personal contact:
Karolina Ratajczyk
karolina.ratajczyk@simon-kucher.com

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