Cloud Infrastructure

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to join our Sao Paulo office as part of our corporate FlexTerm group. FlexTerm runs digital versions of real companies to perform simulations, emulations, and mirroring of their operations. It is a real-time 3D digital twin platform where complex logistics systems are studied, designed, optimized, developed, and tested before being deployed into production. It allows for simulated modeling any kind of system; however, it is mostly applied to highly automated facilities such as ports, container terminals, automated warehouses, manufacturing plants, etc. These systems typically integrate infrastructure, equipment, people, automatic control systems, sensors, complex business logic, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to perform a common goal. As part of the Flexterm group, the DevOps Engineer will help build robust pipelines that power simulation workflows, Kafka-driven data ingestion, Databricks-based data transformation, and cloud-based delivery of inspection and 3D data to client platforms. This is a hybrid position and will require in-office presence in our Sao Paulo office.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas,  the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable environments using Azure (AKS, VMs, Functions, Blob Storage, App Services, etc.)Manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Bicep to deploy and maintain consistent cloud environmentsCreate automated CI/CD pipelines for data processing, simulation, and 3D asset workflowsEnable cross-team automation for simulation engineers, inspection groups, and digital twin platform developersSet up and manage Kafka-based data ingestion from external platforms.Integrate with Databricks for real-time and batch processing of simulation data, crack detection outputs, and inspection datasetsDeploy and orchestrate compute-heavy simulation jobs in the cloudIntegrate simulation results into real-time digital twin systems, enabling actionable insights on equipment performance and operational planningAutomate cloud-based 3D model reconstruction from inspection datasets (e.g., point clouds, drone imagery, crack detection outputs)Package and deliver reconstructed 3D models and annotated inspection results via secure client portals or custom viewersBuild secure sharing mechanisms for inspection reports, simulation results, and 3D modelsEnsure reliable, auditable delivery pipelines that meet client compliance and usability needsImplement best practices in cloud security, encryption, and access controlMonitor systems using Azure Monitor, ELK, or Prometheus/Grafana to ensure availability, scalability, and performance

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; required
• Master's degree is preferred 
• 4 to 8 years of experience; required
• Fluent at the business level for English and Portuguese; required
• Strong experience with Azure services: AKS, Blob, Functions, App Gateway, and Networking
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration at scale
• Proficient with CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
• Hands-on with Kafka, including configuration, message flows, and monitoring
• Experienced in Databricks: notebooks, pipelines, Delta Lake, and cluster management
• Proficient in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation
• Skilled in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Bicep
• Familiarity with computer vision pipelines, crack detection, or point cloud processing
• Familiarity with Microsoft Installers (MSI)
• Experience creating digitally signed application installers and collaborating with QA for deployment testing
• Understanding REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and real-time data delivery
• Prior experience supporting engineering or infrastructure-focused teams
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment.  Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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