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Work Life
Enhanced
When we are at work, we are dedicated to delivering quality software products to our clients, are generous in our support of each other, and have a valued voice in shaping the future of the company. We appreciate the effort our employees put in every day and actively manage the workload and client expectations to ensure the overwhelming majority of work is thoughtfully planned and happens within normal business hours.
We respect each other’s time and understand that we need to unwind, recover, and come back to work with renewed energy and perspective. What happens outside the office is just as important as what happens inside, which is why First Factory encourages the use of flex time, work-from-home days, and other family-friendly policies. We work hard to offer quality benefits that support our mental and physical well-being, hone our professional skills, and allow us to build stronger bonds with our teammates.
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Description
We are looking for a DevOps Azure Engineer with expertise in Microsoft technologies, Kubernetes services, and security best practices. You will be responsible for building, securing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, optimizing deployments, and ensuring system reliability through automation and monitoring.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Cloud Engineer with a focus on Azure.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure services (such as Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL).
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization (Docker).
Solid understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, network security groups, and compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
Nice to have:
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools for security automation
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Description
Are you passionate about building scalable, high-impact applications? At First Factory, we’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer ( Java & React ) to join our team and work with a commercial and luxury real estate client on cutting-edge solutions.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Java (8+) and Spring Framework
- Hands-on experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6)
- Experience with large-scale data processing (Spark, Hadoop, HDFS)
- Proficiency in testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG)
- Familiarity with system design, algorithms, and RESTful APIs
- Experience working in Agile teams
- Advanced English proficiency
Nice to have
- Experience with CI/CD and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Keylor
Senior Software Engineer
First Factory is a company that cares about its employees and looks for new ideas, activities, benefits, and incentives to keep us comfortable, happy, and motivated. Everyone is treated with respect, and the company always listens to our specific needs and likes. At First Factory, we have a stable job with great clients and great teammates, and we have the opportunity to grow and learn as much as we can.
Chiara
Project Analyst
Our work environment, the people, and workplace practices help create this vibrant, positive, and infectious culture that makes First Factory so distinctive. First Factory involves and empowers employees by listening to their input, involving them in moving the organization forward, and giving them opportunities to lead initiatives, collaborate with one another, participate in decision-making, and make a meaningful difference at work. Plus, work/life balance is constantly encouraged by management and leadership.
Marce
Technical Lead - Tier 2
My favorite thing about working here is that we can choose our career path and are supported in acquiring the skills needed and being assigned a client that suits those skills. Working with U.S. clients has been an amazing experience, not only because it has helped to improve my English but also because the people are exceptional; I can say that I have made good friends along the way. We have a highly collaborative and inclusive environment and consistently stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
Greivin
Senior Software Engineer
My favorite part of First Factory is that our opinions are always considered as important. I feel we have a voice in the company, and that's super cool. The culture is great. The people I work with are more than just coworkers, they are friends.
We support each other, and we celebrate success as a team; I love that collaboration spirit.
Freddy
Technical Lead - Tier 1
First Factory actively works on providing a healthy work culture. This is a company where you can feel included. It started as a small business, and even as it has grown in employees and clients, it still maintains the same level of engagement with its employees. It's a place where you feel comfortable working and growing as a professional. Through open communication, I was able to regularly share my thoughts and expectations, and in turn, First Factory helped identify areas of growth and challenges so I could meet my career goals.
Juan
Senior Software Engineer
I believe what makes First Factory unique is that the company focuses on our growth as an engineer and gives us all the tools and support we need. First Factory is a great place to work, with amazing projects and clients with different technologies. There are so many talented people to collaborate with and learn from. There is flexibility and balance with our personal life and plenty of opportunities to grow.
Esteban
Software Engineer
First Factory is my home and my family. I love my experience working here. I started as an entry-level developer and have been able to grow as a software engineer. I have worked on awesome projects with clients worldwide, experienced new cultures, increased my knowledge on a wide variety of technologies, and shared this experience with incredible colleagues who have become lifelong friends.
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