UpCloud is hiring a
Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a cloud infrastructure developer at UpCloud, where you will build and refine the core components of their cloud platform. The role involves working with microservices, automation, Linux-based virtualization, networks, and storage. The work environment encourages fresh ideas, technical discussions, and self-development. The job can be performed from Helsinki or remotely in Europe.

Requirements

• Agile software development experience in Go and/or Perl
• A can-do attitude, with proven problem-solving and solution-finding skills
• Ability to automate your work and testing with scripting
• Willingness to learn and test new technologies and solutions
• Experience building or orchestrating Linux-based virtualization, networks and/or storages

Responsibilities

• Building and refining the very heart of our cloud platform
• Developing our cloud infrastructure’s core components
• Working in refactoring our existing solutions
• Working with our single repository of core functionalities
• Developing more distributed and modern architecture based on microservices and workflow automation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 EVPN and VXLAN deployments and protocols
• Experience working with BGP
• 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

Benefits

• Devices of your choice
• Flexible, remote-friendly working hours
• Offices in the center of Helsinki and Singapore
• Company events
• Annual company trip
• Sports and culture benefit
• Extensive occupational healthcare
• Additional 1-week paid vacation
• UpActivity