Lead DevOps Engineer

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge supply chain and retail planning software. Within our platforms, we have the power and potential to increase adaptability, efficiency and sustainability in the consumer goods and retail value chain. Our impact is tangible; from sustainability and eliminating waste to delighting customers and delivering great tailored tech solutions, we’re curious and passionate challenge-seekers creating the future of retail today.

Our Technology Team:

Our Technology team enjoy a challenge. They’re hungry to learn, and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with our unique, in-house database engine to create high-quality scalable code (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!) Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office – after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.

Join us as a Lead DevOps Engineer in Helsinki or Lisbon.

Join our Data Bridge team, a key part of the Shared Services department, where we design and deliver robust solutions for data transfer across systems—both externally between customers and RELEX, and internally between our products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Azure Blob Storage and Apache Kafka, leveraging Confluent Cloud to ensure reliable, high-performance data flows that power our platform.

In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our solutions by applying changes to our infrastructure as code and automating processes and tools.

What you will be doing:

• Research, design and develop features to enhance the solutions provisioned.
• Implementing changes to our Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Removing toil by automating processes and tools.
• Discuss and make architectural decisions regarding integrations use cases.
• Work with different teams, from different locations
• Share your knowledge and learn new technologies/languages
  
  

We’re looking for:

• Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure)
• Experience with message brokers (preferably Apache Kafka)
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Understanding of automation through languages and tools (i.e. PowerShell, Bash, Terraform)
• Interest in developing yourself, sharing knowledge with others and willingness to work as part of a team
• Interested in doing R&D (Research and Development), PoCs (Proof of Concept) and share the outcomes
• Excellent communication skills in English
  
  

What we consider as an advantage:

• Experience in working with Storage Solutions
• Experience in containerization
• Understanding of Networking Concepts
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Go, C#
• Work experience in an international environment
  
  

Key Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and clear career pathways.
• Generous leave policies, including parental leave and paid time off, supporting both personal and professional priorities.
  
  

Life at RELEX is defined by collaboration, respect, and flexibility. We believe in fostering a work environment where innovation thrives and everyone feels valued. Our teams work together to solve meaningful challenges, creating an inclusive culture that supports professional and personal growth. Whether you’re engaging with colleagues across the globe or finding your own work-life balance, life at RELEX is about making a difference while enjoying the journey. What difference will you make?

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family! 

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible, but no later than 11th of May 2025. Please note that we will start screening all the applications after the application deadline.  

If you have questions,Rebekka ([email protected]) from our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer them by email. 

Kindly note that we cannot process any applications through email.