DevOps Engineer

OoklaUnited KingdomOnsite

Description

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility.

We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.Overview:The DevOps Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that support the software development and deployment processes. This role focuses on automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring to ensure efficient and reliable software releases.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both development and operations, with a passion for automation and a desire to improve processes.Responsibilities:

CI/CD Pipeline Management:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, tests, and deployments.
Optimize and troubleshoot pipelines for speed, reliability, and security.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Develop and maintain IaC using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure resources.
Ensure infrastructure consistency and reproducibility.
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Implement best practices for cloud security, scalability, and cost optimization.
Configure and maintain cloud-based services and resources.
Monitoring and Logging:
Implement and maintain monitoring and logging systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog).
Set up alerts and notifications for critical system events.
Analyze logs and metrics to identify and resolve performance issues.
Automation and Scripting:
Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Automate repetitive tasks and processes.
Create and maintain configuration management scripts.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth software releases.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about system status and issues.
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response.
Security:
Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Containerization and Orchestration:
Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Implement and maintain container orchestration platforms.
Troubleshoot container-related issues.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
Experience:
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
Experience with cloud platforms & CI/CD tools (AWS, Jenkins, Github).
Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Understanding of networking principles.
Skills:
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
Experience with configuration management tools & serverless technologies (e.g., Chef, Puppet)

Life at Ookla

Thrive Here & What We ValueCollaborative work environment | Opportunities for professional growth and development | Flexible work schedule options | Recognition for outstanding performance</s> | 1. Passionate team members who love solving problems. | 2. Motivated by challenges. | 3. Turning clever ideas into exceptional products.</s> | 1. Flexible Work Environment | 2. Individuality, Fun, and Talent Valued Equally | 3. Passionate about Joining the Work We’re Doing | 4. Commitment to Providing a Comprehensive Benefits Package | 5. Belief in Diversity of All Kinds Makes Us Better</s> | Flexible Work Environment where Individuality, Fun, and Talent are all Valued Equally | Commitment to Providing a Flexible Work Environment | Pride in Accuracy and Attention to Detail | Active Interest in Industry, Competition, and Market | Anti-Racism and LGBTQIA+ Resource Libraries, Team Activities, and Many More</s> | 1. Global business experience a plus, with special focus on defining and growing new market | 2. Multilingual is a plus | 3. B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent, Masters degree or international business education a plus.</s> | 3. Enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products | 4. Collaborative environment | 5. Focus on better connectivity for all</s> | 2. Motivated by challenges and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products | 3. Flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. | 4. Committed to providing 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.</s> | 2. Individuality, Fun, and Talent are all Valued Equally | 3. Innovative, Adept at Collaboration, and Care Deeply about the Work Done | 4. Comprehensive Benefits Package | 5. Tuition Reimbursement, Educational Opportunities, and AntiRacism and LGBTQIA+ Resource Libraries</s> | Encourages creative thinking and new product ideas | Fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation | Emphasizes accountability and continuous improvement | Values problem-solving abilities and motivation by challenges | Prioritizes high-value initiatives while balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals</s> | 1. Collaboration: Work with other departments to ensure sales and orders are billed accurately and timely such as accounting, sales, and billing specialist. | 2. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the billing process and suggest efficiencies. | 3. Accounting Reconciliations: Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</s> | Global leader in connectivity intelligence | Committed to better connectivity for all | Passionate team members who love solving problems and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products</s> | We care deeply about each other and the work we do | Comprehensive benefits package, including pension matching, competitive annual leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) options, private health insurance, paid pregnancy and parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual Season Ticket Loans, Income Protection, Life Insurance, Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc) | Promote success and growth through educational opportunities, anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more.</s> | 1. Passionate team members who love solving problems and are motivated by challenges | 2. Inspired by possibility and committed to advancing the mission of better connectivity for all | 3. Collaborative environment where crossfunctional teams work together to design, develop and implement new features and functionalities for our data visualization platforms and portals | 4. Continuous improvement initiatives that encourage team members to stay upto-date with emerging trends and technologies in full-stack web development and apply them to our stack.</s> | 1. We foster a flexible, inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration, and individual expression. | 2. We believe in potential and encourage applicants with both traditional and nontraditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. | 3. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. | 4. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. | 5. We offer tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and antiracism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries as additional perks.</s> | 2. We value experience, but we also believe in potential. If you’ve tackled similar challenges, even in a different industry or role, we encourage you to apply. | 3. 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.</s>

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