World Bank Opens Associate Infrastructure Engineer Position in Bulgaria to Strengthen Global Cloud Infrastructure

Sofia, Bulgaria – The World Bank Group has announced a new Associate Infrastructure Engineer vacancy within its Information Technology sector, reinforcing its global push toward resilient, automated, and cloud-ready digital infrastructure. The role is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, offered under local recruitment, with applications open until February 24, 2026.

The position sits within the World Bank Group Technology Office (ITSTO) and plays a critical role in designing and operating enterprise-scale storage and backup automation systems across on-premises and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

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Supporting the Backbone of Global Development Operations

As the World Bank accelerates its digital transformation agenda, infrastructure reliability and data resilience remain mission-critical. The Infrastructure Engineering team provides the foundational platforms that support staff and operations across more than 130 offices worldwide, enabling secure, scalable, and cost-effective digital services.

The Associate Infrastructure Engineer will directly contribute to this mission by modernizing storage, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities—ensuring continuity for development programs that impact millions globally.

Key Responsibilities and Technical Scope

The role blends deep infrastructure engineering expertise with automation and programming, making it ideal for professionals operating at the intersection of cloud, DevOps, and enterprise IT.

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Core responsibilities include:

• Designing and operating automated storage and backup pipelines across on-prem and cloud platforms
• Administering Cohesity backup environments with immutability and ransomware protection
• Managing Pure Storage (FlashArray / FlashBlade) systems for performance and scalability
• Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and CI/CD workflows
• Leading disaster recovery planning, testing, and compliance reporting
• Monitoring and optimizing infrastructure using observability tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and OCI Logging
• Supporting incident resolution and service delivery via ServiceNow

Skills and Experience the World Bank Is Seeking

Candidates should bring strong hands-on experience in storage, backup, and recovery engineering, combined with automation and cloud expertise.

Minimum requirements include:

• Master’s degree with 5 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience
• Proven expertise with AWS, Azure, and OCI storage and data protection services
• Programming proficiency in Python plus Bash, PowerShell, or Go
• Strong understanding of Linux, networking, security, and compliance best practices
• Ability to work independently in a global, multi-cultural technical environment

Professional certifications in cloud networking, DevOps, or IT service management are considered an advantage.

Why This Role Matters

This position offers more than a technical career path—it provides a chance to contribute to systems that support poverty reduction, climate resilience, and sustainable development worldwide. By strengthening the World Bank’s infrastructure backbone, the Associate Infrastructure Engineer helps ensure that critical development data remains secure, available, and resilient.