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About AkzoNobel Since 1792, weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose Job Title: Scaled AI DevOps and Value Engineer Reporting to: Head of AI, Process Intelligence and Intelligent Automation Function IT Job grade: MM3 Role Summary The Scaled AI DevOps and Value engineer is responsible for managing day-to-day DevOps and Agile delivery operations within the AI/PI Team. This position focuses on execution excellence, cross-functional coordination, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives that support reliable and efficient delivery outcomes. The role works closely with senior leadership, engineering teams, product owners, infrastructure teams, and support functions to ensure delivery alignment, operational stability, and adherence to DevOps and Scaled Agile practices. The position is suited for a strong mid-management professional with hands-on operational leadership experience in Agile and DevOps environments. Key Responsibilities Manage DevOps and Agile delivery activities across assigned AI Tower initiatives and operational workstreams. Coordinate sprint execution, backlog alignment, Agile ceremonies, and release planning activities with delivery teams. Track operational KPIs, SLAs, delivery metrics, and service performance indicators to support continuous improvement. Collaborate with engineering, QA, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to improve delivery coordination and execution efficiency. Support CI/CD pipeline optimization efforts to enhance deployment reliability, automation, and release quality. Facilitate dependency tracking and coordination across cross-functional teams within the Scaled Agile framework. Partner with incident and problem management teams to support issue resolution, root cause analysis, and operational stability improvements. Monitor operational risks, delivery bottlenecks, and escalation items while ensuring timely communication to stakeholders. Provide operational reporting, delivery updates, and KPI dashboards to leadership and program stakeholders. Support adherence to Agile, DevOps, security, and operational standards across the delivery lifecycle. Coach and mentor team members on Agile practices, collaboration, delivery discipline, and continuous improvement principles. Work alongside senior leadership to support execution of AI Tower delivery objectives and operational priorities. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve team productivity, release effectiveness, and service delivery performance. Ensure effective coordination between development, operations, support, and business teams for successful delivery outcomes. Key Activities DevOps and Agile Operations Focus The role emphasizes operational execution and delivery management within a Scaled Agile environment supporting AI platforms and services. The position is responsible for helping teams maintain delivery consistency, operational visibility, and process discipline while supporting continuous enhancement initiatives. Support Agile program increment planning and sprint coordination activities. Monitor release readiness and deployment schedules across delivery streams. Track and report sprint velocity, defect trends, deployment success rates, and service KPIs. Promote collaboration between DevOps, engineering, QA, and operational support teams. Assist teams in improving workflow efficiency and reducing operational delays. Encourage adoption of automation and standardized DevOps practices where appropriate. Stakeholder Collaboration The position requires strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, operational stakeholders, and delivery leadership. The role focuses on execution alignment and operational collaboration rather than enterprise-wide strategic ownership. Coordinate with product owners and delivery m .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.