DevOps Engineer

GET TO KNOW VISUAL COMPONENTS

Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.

Our technology stack combines C++, C#, Microsoft technologies, and Python to power a sophisticated simulation desktop platform. We're actively expanding our DevOps capabilities, building cloud infrastructure and automation tools that will scale with the growth of our product and customer base. We use Azure DevOps and cloud services, modern CI/CD practices, and containerization to deliver reliable and secure software.

As we expand our product, we are strengthening our DevOps practices - from automated builds and testing to deployment and monitoring. You will have the opportunity to shape our infrastructure development, implement new tools, and establish best practices that will become the foundation of our operations.

Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.

Today, over 2400 pioneers worldwide rely on Visual Components software, from small local manufacturers to global automotive giants. Our headquarters are in Espoo, Finland, with additional offices in Indiana, USA; Munich, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan. Our diverse team, representing 24 nationalities, and our extensive global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the newly established team. The Product Infra team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the CI/CD pipelines, build server infrastructure, and cloud infrastructure.

You would join our team located in Espoo and Tampere, but we support you if you want to work remotely from any other place in Finland.

YOUR IMPACT

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our software development and operational processes. You will bridge the gap between development and operations, actively promoting collaboration and continuous improvement. You will be essential in implementing and maintaining the specific tools and processes that enable seamless software delivery and infrastructure management.

Key responsibilities:

• Automation and CI/CD: Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure both for desktop and cloud product development and deployment.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaboration: Work with development teams to align infrastructure with software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Incident Response: Lead efforts to quickly identify and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous improvement by adopting new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security.

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI).
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Expertise in hybrid cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, on-premises VMs).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in Windows application build automation.
• Experience in setting up build agent infrastructure (Packer, Azure VM scale sets, Windows Server).
• Solid understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk).
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We are seeking for a person with strong attitude to collaborative work, who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up their own opinions, eager to work on various tasks and take ownership of work. What counts, is passion for learning and developing!

PERKS OF JOINING US

• Competitive salary.
• The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact on our own platform.
• Flexible working times and remote work.
• An employer who supports in various life situations.
• Safe and stable workplace.
• Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team.
• Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture.
• Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers.

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, after works and sports activities are part of the life as a team.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.

At this time, we are prioritizing candidates who are already based in Finland.

NEXT STEPS WITH US

• application screening within 3-4 weeks after the application.
• online introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• technical interview with our specialists.
• onsite interview with the team.

CONTACTS

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please, contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Elena Bazhenova via email [email protected]