DevOps Engineer

Are you passionate about cloud infrastructure, container technologies, and building efficient CI/CD pipelines? EWQ Zone is looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer to join their team in Helsinki and help shape the future of retail technology across the Nordics. 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 company’s 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 environmentsFocus on practical engineering, not just designJoin a collaborative team with clear technical ownershipOpportunity to work with modern DevOps tools and technologiesCompetitive salary (€4,000–€5,500/month)Comprehensive employee benefitsOpportunities for professional development and continuous learningPossibility to study Finnish or Swedish Work tasks Building, maintaining, and optimizing containerized applications using Docker and related toolsSupporting and improving container orchestration environments (e.g., Kubernetes)Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLabEnsuring reliable, repeatable, and efficient deployment processesImplementing and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) toolsAutomating operational tasks and improving system consistencyMaintaining and troubleshooting Linux and Windows-based production systemsSupporting high availability and performance across servicesMonitoring systems and investigating issues using tools such as Prometheus and ELK StackApplying security best practices in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure configurationsCollaborating closely with developers in an agile environmentSupporting distributed systems and IoT-related environments We are looking for 3–5+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, SRE, or a similar roleStrong 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 skillsExperience 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 operationsProfessional proficiency in English, both written and spoken It is a plus if you have Experience with infrastructure security and DevSecOps practicesFamiliarity with web servers (nginx, Apache), proxies, and load balancers (HAProxy, Cloudflare, F5 BIG-IP)Experience working with microservices-based systemsProgramming 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. The 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 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. The EcoVadis Gold recognition reflects the high level of our sustainability leadership and demonstrates our strong commitment to promoting transparency and responsible practices throughout the entire value chain.