DevOps Engineer (Ekahau)
Description
We’re Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, RootMetrics, and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility.
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to participate in our Ekahua's product development. Your responsibilities will mainly be designing, performing, and reporting Ekahau product feature tests, followed by test automation development using relevant automation tools. Ekahau enables IT professionals to take control of their Wi-Fi, making it easier than ever before to proactively monitor, maintain, and optimize their networks. Organizations of every size—including the world’s biggest brands and events—use our software and hardware products for full Wi-Fi lifecycle management and the highest levels of performance and connectivity. Our award-winning design, site survey, and troubleshooting solutions create fast, reliable networks that businesses can trust for their mission-critical Wi-Fi needs.
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with backend development focus to become a part of our skilled and motivated Cloud team. This role offers a diverse range of opportunities and responsibilities, each contributing to the development, efficiency, and security of our products.
You'll be developing new features, building and configuring development tools and infrastructure, making sure they support our team's needs and the company’s business needs. You’ll make sure systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities are being addressed in a timely manner. In addition to this, you’ll be working on devops pipelines to help our development teams to succeed. Of course, you will not be working alone to do all this, instead you’ll work together with the team.
Requirements:
- Mid to senior level experience in software development or devops engineering
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in backend development using Java technology stacks and databases
- Experience in infrastructure development using AWS and Docker containers
- Experience in infrastructure as code, preferably using Terraform
- Experience in scripting and automation such as developing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Understanding of core software development lifecycle and DevOps concepts
- Knowledge of cloud monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
- Background check required
- We hope that you reside somewhere around the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Benefits:
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) options
- Comprehensive benefits plans (health care, insurance)
- Professional growth opportunities
- Lunch and Sports vouchers
- Commuter benefits
- Volunteer paid time off
- Internet and phone allowance
- Nice modern office environment in the center of Helsinki
You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth we offer educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more. Visit our Built In Seattle page for even more information on what it's like to work at Ookla.
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. Ookla has great benefits including competitive compensation and paid time off. We make sure you have the best hardware, software and tools available for you to do your work. Visit our Built In Seattle page for even more information on what it's like to work at Ookla.
If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here.]
Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact and let us know how we can best accommodate you.