DevOps Engineer, Digital Transformation and Information System Department - WOAH HQ, Paris, France
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. More information can be found on WOAH’s website.
Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a “One Health” approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise.
WOAH’s headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub‑regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two‑thirds of whom are based at headquarters. This position is located in the headquarters in Paris.
Job Description
Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of the Director General and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Digital Transformation and Information Systems Department (DTIS) and the functional supervision of the Infrastructure and Workstation Manager and in close collaboration with the DTIS team members.
Job purpose
The DevOps Engineer contributes to the digital transformation of WOAH by bridging development and operations. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining deployment pipelines, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability of digital platforms and services. The role supports OMSA’s mission by enabling robust IT operations and facilitating modern, agile practices across the organisation.
Missions and activities
Cloud Strategy & Architecture

Define and maintain OMSA’s cloud architecture framework and reference models.
Align cloud architecture with organisational goals, compliance requirements, and digital transformation objectives.

Design & Implementation

Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions to host applications, data, and services.
Ensure integration of cloud services with OMSA’s core systems.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for OMSA applications and digital platforms.
Automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
Build, provision, and deliver application infrastructure (Azure).
Manage hybrid and cloud infrastructures (Azure) following best practices for performance, security, and cost optimisation.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.) to ensure reproducible and consistent environments.

Reliability & Monitoring

Ensure high availability, resilience, and performance of services.
Develop monitoring and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack).

Security & Compliance

Apply cybersecurity best practices, in line with OMSA’s IT security framework and international standards (ISO 27001, NIS2).
Implement access controls, vulnerability management, and container security.
Work closely with partners, development, infrastructure, and data management teams to streamline processes.
Provide technical support and promote the DevOps culture within DTIS.
Support vendors during initial deployments and interconnections with other transversal services within the organisation (mainly CRM, Entra ID, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI).
Ensure application handover and support to the managed service provider (monitoring and ticketing).
Maintain coordination with the Application Maintenance (TMA) team for infrastructure-related evolutions.

Governance & Standards

Review and evaluate vendor proposals during the tendering phase.
Provide governance and technical standards to vendors (technical components, architectural practices, security requirements, identity management practices, etc.).

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent).
Hands‑on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Additional experience (asset)

Knowledge of IT governance in international organisations or intergovernmental settings.
Familiarity with microservices and API management.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack).

Expected Skills
Technical skills

Strong understanding of automation, CI/CD, and cloud‑native environments.
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and compliance frameworks.
Solid troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Personal and Interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills in English (French is an asset).
Team player with a collaborative mindset.
Ability to work in a multicultural, international environment.

Additional Information
Working conditions

Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Type of contract: WOAH Staff – Fixed‑term contract.
Duration: Two (2) years renewable.
The post is a full‑time position based at the WOAH Headquarters in Paris and requires long hours in a seated position at a computer. It can entail missions abroad.

General Information
WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment. WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates, irrespective of their origin, gender, opinions or beliefs.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
International Affairs
If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online at the latest by December 4th, 2025. APPLY HERE
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