Software Engineer
Build the core components of European cloud! Speak Go or Perl? Open source. Linux. Distributed, modern architecture based on microservices. Workflow automation. Public API. Check this out!
At UpCloud, you’ll be building the cloud itself - literally!
Sometimes, cloud technologies can be offered as a patchwork of ready-made solutions. At UpCloud, however, you'll work with something we've built from scratch ourselves. You'll know exactly what you're dealing with, and you'll have an impact on how to make it even better. We offer an environment where fresh ideas and technical discussions are encouraged, and a flat hierarchy is valued.
Our existing infrastructure relies on open-source Linux tools, built with Go & Perl, with a heavy emphasis on moving towards a distributed microservices architecture.
In this job, you will…
…Build and refine the very heart of our cloud platform! We’re talking about a true “get your hands dirty” kind of role - it’s all custom solutions.
Your job will focus on working as part of the team developing our cloud infrastructure’s core components, while making sure the cloud keeps ticking, you will also be working on refactoring our existing solutions.
You will be working a lot with our single repository of core functionalities, and taking part in developing more distributed and modern architecture based on microservices and workflow automation. You might find yourself working with our distributed resource provisioning, developing our public API, or creating solutions for the virtual private cloud.
To succeed, you will need…
…Understanding and experience of microservices and large-scale automation, provisioning, and building system-level solutions based on open source components running on Linux OS’s. And of course, it doesn't hurt to have some exposure to the wide array of cloud technologies and public cloud providers.
- Software development experience in Go and/or Perl
- Experience building or orchestrating Linux-based virtualization, networks and/or storages
- Ability to automate your work and testing with scripting
- A willingness to learn and test new technologies and solutions
- Skills and understanding of agile software development
- Last but not least: a can-do attitude, with proven problem-solving and solution-finding skills
We also appreciate (read: nice to have but less will do!)
- Hands-on experience with Linux server administration, preferably with bare metal or large-scale systems
- Experience with Linux kernel networking (i.e. netfilter, nftables, eBPF, traffic control, network namespaces, etc.)
- Experience with BGP, EVPN or VXLAN deployments and protocols
- Experience in applying CI/CD and other automation tooling
- Experience working with distributed architecture and building microservices
- Understanding of data centre hardware, software, and solutions, especially in virtualization, block storage, and software-defined networking
- Understanding of what customers expect from their cloud infrastructure
- Debugging skills
What we can offer you
You can work from our office in the heart of Helsinki or fully remotely anywhere in the EU.
At UpCloud, we'll provide you with an easy-going environment that promotes work-life balance and self-development. You'll be encouraged to experiment, fail, learn, succeed amazingly, be brave to propose new things, agree, and disagree. That’s how we like to work.
We make sure we pay you fairly. Our salary ranges are based on global, up-to-date IT industry salary data. Your salary at UpCloud will be determined by two factors: 1. Your seniority for the role - no sweat, we’ll assess this during the recruitment process! 2. Your location and its market level.
The range for this role in the Finnish capital region is around 60 000 - 84 000 euros per year (5000-7000€ monthly), though not to be set in stone as we assess each case individually. In case you’re located somewhere else in the EU, we also look at the country market data and do our utmost to land on a number that is comfortable for you.
We review all applications, and we do get back to all our candidates. That is a promise.
Our Benefits
- Up to six weeks of annual paid vacation
- Flexible and remote-friendly culture
- Occupational healthcare
- Travel insurance
- Sports benefit
- Company events and activities
- Annual company trip
- Share Appreciation Rights program
- Udemy E-learning platform and budget for training; unlimited business access
Recruitment process
- CV & application review
- Screening Call
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Task Assignment
- Task Review with the Engineering team
- Interview with the Product Leadership
- Offer
- Department
- Product Engineering
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Locations
- EU
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Monthly salary
- €5,000 - €7,000
About UpCloud
UpCloud is a global, innovative, and forward-thinking company with diverse teams in multiple locations around the globe.
Why are we here?
To become the best European Cloud with global reach! We're championing the free and foundational spirit of the internet with a cloud native product stack engineered for exceptional scalability, speed, and security.
What is it like to actually work at UpCloud?
This is a place for outstanding engineering. We think employees first, just as much as making the quality of our products our highest priority. You'll be encouraged to experiment, fail, learn, agree, disagree, and be brave to propose new things. You'll find yourself in a remote-friendly place, promoting work-life balance.
Sounds so serious! What about your values, where it said "enjoy the journey"?
Good point, building top-notch products doesn't mean that you can't have a blast doing it! That's why we make sure we also have fun. We celebrate our milestones with get-togethers, a yearly company trip, and parties. We want to give everyone the opportunity to socialize with like-minded people outside of work as well!
Come on! It's not all roses and butterflies, is it?
Of course not! We've shaken the "all is chaos, all is broken" startup stage and graduated to a more mature scaleup phase. You'll find that we have our crucial processes in place. That being said, not all is completely figured out. On the positive side, we’re far from becoming boring! Our whole mindset is being a challenger in the market.
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