RELEX Solutions is hiring a

Lead DevOps Engineer

Helsinki, Finland

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge optimisation software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our platforms, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it’s tangible and impactful – for our customers and the world.

Our Technology Team

Our Technology team enjoys a challenge. They’re hungry to learn and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with various technologies to create high-quality scalable applications (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!). Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning, and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office - after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.    

We are now looking for a full-time Lead DevOps Engineer to build an enterprise-scale Kubernetes in our software as a service (SaaS) cloud. You will join the Kubernetes team and work to deliver a top-notch container orchestration platform to support our distributed services architecture. You will receive support from an enthusiastic team of professionals. You will also collaborate with other teams in RELEX!  

What you’ll be doing:  

  • Design, implement and operate a scalable Kubernetes Platform in Private Cloud.
  • Develop and maintain internal tooling and automation.  
  • Take the lead in technical and architectural discussions and writing request for comments (RFC) documents.
  • Hands-on development and code reviews.
  • Collaborate with architects and other technical leaders in forming Kubernetes best practices at RELEX.
  • Collaborate with development teams to containerize their applications.  
  • Stay up to date with Kubernetes ecosystem developments and propose improvements to the platform. 

What you’ll bring to the table:  

  • Proven experience in developing and administering an enterprise-scale Kubernetes platform. 
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure components, Kubernetes components and APIs.
  • Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-a-code (IaaC): Ansible, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.  
  • Experience working with public cloud.
  • Experience with Helm and GitOps tools such as Argocd.
  • Proactive, able to work independently, maintain quality of your work and mentor teammates.
  • Fluent communication in English. 

What we consider an advantage: 

  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes development/administration; hands-on experience with Helm. 
  • 7 years of experience as a Cloud/DevOps/Software Engineer, including 2 years of experience with areas like leading technical design, mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and collaborating on product roadmaps and architecture.
  • Advanced knowledge of one programming language (for example Golang, Python, Java, etc.) and/or ability to learn Golang quickly.
  • Relevant Kubernetes certifications such as CKA/CKAD/CKS (Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Application Developer/Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist).
  • Experience contributing to Open-source projects in the cloud-native landscape.
  • Experience working in an international environment. 

RELEX Finland

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world. Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded. In Finland, we go even further. As well as:

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Extensive physical and wellbeing support
  • Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year

We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family, and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.

We’re on a journey with our pioneering technology and exciting growth, which is why we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We can’t wait to see what challenges you’ll overcome and what problems you’ll solve. Join us and work with the best. Be curious. Be RELEX – Apply today.

Being part of RELEX means being heard, feeling valued and knowing that you can be yourself because you belong. We believe in actions, not words, regarding diverse hiring and employment practices. We take DE&I seriously. We champion and benefit from global diversity. We’re creating and evolving our culture to welcome everyone and value every idea.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of RELEX!

Note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly. The last day to apply is 27th October 2024. If you have any questions about the position, Rebekka from our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer them ([email protected]).

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