DevOps Engineer

AppXite is a product software development company based in Riga, Latvia. Our platform is an AI-ready Digital Marketplace, CPQ, and Billing Platform for Telco, SaaS, Cloud, and AI services. It enables partners to build and monetize as-a-service offerings with flexible pricing models. The platform includes pre-built vendor and catalog integrations with major providers such as Microsoft, Google, AWS, and Adobe. It supports a wide range of billing configurations, helping partners efficiently manage and grow their businesses. As a DevOps Engineer, you will manage workloads primarily in Azure and on-premises environments. The core of your work will focus on Kubernetes: containerized microservices delivered through GitOps using ArgoCD and Kustomize, with CI/CD powered by Azure DevOps across both managed (AKS) and self-managed clusters. What you would do: Operate and improve our Kubernetes-based infrastructure in close collaboration with software developers.Own GitOps-based continuous delivery with ArgoCD and declarative, templated configuration using Kustomize, deployed through our CI/CD pipelines.Manage Kubernetes clusters end-to-end, including provisioning, scaling, access control, and cost and performance optimization.Run and maintain self-managed Kubernetes on-premises alongside Azure-managed clusters, including the networking and storage infrastructure that supports them.Automate operational tasks and ensure our infrastructure remains reproducible, scalable, and well-documented.Apply modern containerization and cloud-native best practices across the platform.Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in Kubernetes environments.Document your work clearly and accurately. What we look for: 4+ years of experience in a DevOps role.Strong hands-on Kubernetes operations experience, including pods, services, deployments, ingress, persistent volumes, and maintaining healthy production clusters through upgrades, scaling, patching, and incident response.Experience with GitOps delivery using ArgoCD and declarative configuration with Kustomize, or strong equivalent experience that can be adapted quickly.Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; we use Azure DevOps.Solid experience with Docker and container registries.Comfortable running, or eager to grow into running, self-managed and on-premises Kubernetes environments, not only managed cloud clusters.Linux administration experience and scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).An automation-first mindset and a habit of solving problems by building scalable solutions.Ability to prioritize effectively, make sound decisions, execute independently, and collaborate as part of a team. Nice to have: We do not expect candidates to bring all of these skills. Deep expertise in a few areas is more valuable to us than checking every box. Any of the following would strengthen your application: Infrastructure as Code experience (e.g., Terraform).Exposure to on-premises virtualization platforms such as Proxmox or bare-metal Kubernetes environments.Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, or Azure Application Insights.Knowledge of Azure security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.Database administration experience, particularly with MSSQL and PostgreSQL.Familiarity with AWS.Experience using API testing tools (Postman or similar).Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) or Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400). What we offer: Remote-First Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote role, or choose to work from our Latvia office.Work with global Tech Leaders: Collaborate on solutions used by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Adobe, AWS, Cisco, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Liquid. Your work will help shape how these companies deliver services across the globe.Skilled, International Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We value technical excellence, clear communication, and mutual support.Professional Development: Advance your skills with access to Microsoft certifications and continuous learning opportunities tailored to your role.Time to Recharge: Enjoy four weeks of paid vacation per year, plus paid public holidays.Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team - our employee referral program recognizes and rewards your contributions.