Cloud DevOps Principal Technologist

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

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Job Title: Cloud DevOps Principal Technologist

Location: Beijing, China

Employment Type: Full-time

The job

The DevOps Expert will lead the design and implementation of modern DevOps practices across AVEVA's engineering organization. This role focuses on building scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating software delivery processes, integrating development tools and platforms, and improving engineering productivity. You will work closely with Development, QA, and Operations teams to streamline workflows, strengthen quality controls, and enable reliable and efficient product delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization's DevOps strategy, processes, and toolchain.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to increase automation, deployment reliability, and delivery efficiency.
• Develop and troubleshoot complex pipeline workflows, quickly resolving build, test, and deployment issues.
• Integrate DevOps platforms with internal and external systems through APIs, webhooks, and automation frameworks.
• Drive automation across the entire software development lifecycle, including source control, build, testing, deployment, and release management.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major DevOps platform such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar solutions.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD architecture, pipeline development, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating systems and development tools using APIs, webhooks, and automation technologies.
• Solid understanding of version control systems, Git workflows, automated testing, and Linux environments.

Desired skills and competencies

• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to design DevOps solutions across development, testing, operations, and business needs.
• Passion for driving engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Experience with containerization and cloud-native technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, enterprise-scale DevOps adoption, multi-environment release management, or AI-assisted development and testing practices.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

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AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.