DevOps Engineer, EWQ Zone, Helsinki

About the role EWQ Zone develops cutting-edge software and management tools for Queue Management Systems, Digital Marketing, and Electronic Price Communication. Their solutions power modern retail environments and are supported by a robust private cloud infrastructure and microservices-based architecture. As a DevOps Engineer, you will focus on building, maintaining, and improving containerized environments and delivery pipelines. You will collaborate closely with development team and contribute to the continuous evolution of the companys infrastructure through automation and best practices. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will actively contribute to implementation and operations, playing a key role in developing and improving the platform. Why join EWQ Zone? - Work on systems deployed in real-world retail environments - Focus on practical engineering, not just design - Join a collaborative team with clear technical ownership - Opportunity to work with modern DevOps tools and technologies - Competitive salary (€4,000€5,500/month) - Comprehensive employee benefits - Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning - Possibility to study Finnish or Swedish Work tasks - Building, maintaining, and optimizing containerized applications using Docker and related tools - Supporting and improving container orchestration environments (e.g., Kubernetes) - Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab - Ensuring reliable, repeatable, and efficient deployment processes - Implementing and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools - Automating operational tasks and improving system consistency - Maintaining and troubleshooting Linux and Windows-based production systems - Supporting high availability and performance across services - Monitoring systems and investigating issues using tools such as Prometheus and ELK Stack - Applying security best practices in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure configurations - Collaborating closely with developers in an agile environment - Supporting distributed systems and IoT-related environments We are looking for - 35+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, SRE, or a similar role - Strong hands-on experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar) - Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) - Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation) - Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) - Solid Linux administration and scripting skills - Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Zabbix) - Good understanding of networking and system operations - Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken It is a plus if you have - Experience with infrastructure security and DevSecOps practices - Familiarity with web servers (nginx, Apache), proxies, and load balancers (HAProxy, Cloudflare, F5 BIG-IP) - Experience working with microservices-based systems - Programming background (e.g., Node.js, PHP, JavaScript) - Working proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process. EWQ Zone is a Finnish growth company founded in 1996 and a leading expert in queue management and digital in-store communication in the Nordics. We provide intelligent solutions for retail, combining digital pricing, customer flow management, and feedback collection into one seamless ecosystem, EWQ ZONE. Our solutions help retailers improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and streamline daily operations. With over 3,400 customers and offices across Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, we bring 30 years of industry expertise to the market. Sustainability, data security, and continuous development are at the core of everything we do. Recognized with the EcoVadis Gold Medal certification, we are committed to building responsible, scalable solutions and a strong, people-focused company culture.