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The mission of the operational support is to support the university's education and research. KTH's operational support is in an exciting phase where we are working together to develop our working methods. As an employee within the operational support, you contribute to KTH's mission to research, educate, and create societal benefit while also having the opportunity for your own professional development.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to help shape the future at KTH, Sweden's leading technical university, known for its commitment to creating knowledge and competence for a sustainable future.

We are now looking to expand our forward-thinking team in the IT department and are seeking a DevOps Engineer.

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is passionate about cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and has solid experience working with infrastructure as code. You will play a central role in independently creating and managing advanced CI/CD pipelines and automating solutions that strengthen our IT infrastructure and support the university's core operations.

We offer

• Employment at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and competence for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues as well as a creative, international, and dynamic environment

KTH's workplace (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/kth-your-future-workplace-1.49050) and our benefits (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932).

Qualifications

Requirements

• Several years of experience as a system developer or system administrator, with a strong focus on cloud platforms, particularly Azure
• Experience working with infrastructure as code and independently creating and managing advanced CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Azure Bicep
• Deep understanding of the Azure platform and its various services, including virtual machines, cloud storage, virtual networks, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps (ACA), Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure KeyVault, and API Management
• Strong skills in automation and scripting with tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
• Ability to communicate fluently in English is a must, and good knowledge of Swedish is advantageous for effective collaboration within the team and with colleagues inside and outside the IT department. The official language for communication and documentation is Swedish.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the position of DevOps Engineer at KTH, you need to be able to collaborate with other developers in the team and in other development teams. You are driven to explore new solutions and make well-considered compromises to create progress while maintaining a focus on quality and security.

Meritorious

• University degree or vocational training in IT, IT security, DevOps, or similar
• Previously worked in similar environments and held roles as a DevOps Engineer or similar

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. Applications must be received by KTH no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Employment

The employment is permanent according to the agreement. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other

The pursuit of equality, diversity, and equal opportunities is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's core values.

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If the position is classified in a security class, a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is required to be eligible. Information about the position being classified in a security class is provided during the recruitment process.

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About KTH

KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and an important arena for knowledge development. As Sweden's largest university for technical research and education, we gather students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our research and education encompass both natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial economics, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Read more about KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/om-kth-1.885102).