Junior DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join OKTO, a leading digital payments company, and become part of our growing DevOps Engineering team. Contribute to building a self-service platform, automating releases, and ensuring system reliability. You will work with cloud infrastructure (AWS), using Terraform, and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include managing databases (MySQL RDS), implementing security measures, and collaborating with development teams. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship to grow your DevOps skills in a real-world environment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong interest in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, familiarity with Linux and basic CI/CD concepts, and good communication skills.

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
• A strong interest in DevOps and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line basics
• Some experience with git and basic CI/CD concepts (personal or academic projects count)
• Willingness to learn tools like Terraform, Grafana, and GitLab CI/CD
• Good communication skills in English and Greek
• A problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to improve things

Responsibilities

• Platform Development: Contribute to building a self-serve platform, learning how engineers deploy, monitor, and manage their services
• Infrastructure as Code: Assist in managing cloud infrastructure (AWS) using Terraform and learn best practices on the job
• CI/CD Pipelines: Support the development and maintenance of our CI/CD pipelines with guidance from senior engineers
• Site Reliability: Help set up monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus) and participate in improving system reliability
• Security : Learn and apply basic security measures (e.g., IAM, infrastructure hardening)
• Database Management: Assist in managing MySQL RDS and learn how to ensure performance and reliability
• Release Automation: Participate in deployments and gain hands-on experience with GitLab pipelines and release processes
• Linux Administration: Work closely with experienced DevOps and engineering team members to learn how to troubleshoot and maintain systems
• Collaboration: Partner with development teams to ensure the platform meets their needs and evolves with business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AWS or any cloud provider
• Understanding of Java-based applications
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and databases

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package according to your experience
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced international company
• Friendly, motivating, and challenging environment where you can thrive and develop your skills
• Continuous training for all your learning and development needs
• Medical insurance
• Career advancement and organized feedback framework
• Work-from-home options available