DevOps H/F Ekkiden

The Role:

At Ekkiden we're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the Digital Identity & Software Development team of an international organisation. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team, backend, frontend, mobile and systems engineering, designing and deploying services with cutting-edge technologies for organisations across the United Nations ecosystem.

This role suits someone who likes to experiment: Kubernetes, AI/ML, Digital ID, secure communications, blockchain. If you've worked in an innovation lab before, you'll feel at home.

What you'll be doing

• Architecting new services using the latest technologies
• Designing and implementing the infrastructure for new projects
• Integrating third-party APIs
• Deploying new services on AWS
• Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring systems and optimising performance
• Managing container orchestration and Kubernetes clusters

Must have

• 8+ years of combined experience in development and systems administration
• Experience creating and managing Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for production workloads
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies across multiple environments
• Strong infrastructure background: Linux/UNIX, Docker, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, with hands-on cloud experience
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Development skills in a widely used language: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go or Java
• Ability to grasp new concepts and technologies quickly and turn them into working projects
• Strong English communication skills (the team works in English)

Nice to have

• AWS or Azure certifications in infrastructure, development or data management
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology
• AI/ML knowledge
• Experience with JIRA and GitHub
• Project management methodologies: SCRUM, Agile, PRINCE2 or PMP
• Excellent technical documentation skills and the ability to deliver technical training
• Experience working in geographically dispersed, multicultural teams
• A high degree of initiative, autonomy and the ability to run several projects in parallel
• Customer-centric approach and strong problem-solving skills
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential matters

What we offer

• €350-400 per day, depending on experience
• A long-term project with international impact
• An environment with genuinely cutting-edge technology and real room to propose and experiment

What We Offer:

🤝 Join us at the right time to carve out your place within a fast-growing organization

🚀 Diverse projects in a challenging environment, allowing you to make a real impact on the business

💪 The opportunity to work autonomously and proactively, growing together as a team

✨ A career path tailored to your personality, both in terms of role and location

👍 Continuous, high-standard training to unlock your full potential

👩 A performance-driven culture with attractive performance bonuses

❤️ Comprehensive health insurance (GEREP) and meal vouchers (Swile card)

What does the recruitment process look like at Ekkiden?

At Ekkiden, we are committed to delivering a positive experience for every candidate.

Initial contact: Our recruitment team will get in touch with you to discuss your motivations and expectations.

Interviews: You will attend one or two interviews with our Business Managers, depending on the role you are applying for.

Client meeting: Finally, you will have the opportunity to meet the client.

While this is our standard recruitment process, we may adapt it depending on specific circumstances.

You can also discover all our job opportunities on our website 👇

https://jobs.ekkiden.com/