DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

ICEYE

Multiple Locations

The Mission of the DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer your core purpose is to keep mission systems running smoothly by deploying new releases, troubleshooting issues, and continuously improving processes and documentation. This work directly supports the success of ICEYE’s Mission business line customers

Requirements

Expected Outcomes & Requirements:

Outcomes:

Team Specific:

• Software and Hardware Delivery: Delivering ground segments (the "brain" of satellite operations, processing satellite data into images) to Mission business customers.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support for both satellite and ground segment systems for Mission customers.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Performing planned maintenance and software upgrades for customer on-premise systems (actual software development is handled by the Engineering organization).

Role specific:

• Ensures ground segment systems reliably deliver satellite data and imagery to Mission customers.
• Maintains uninterrupted operations by proactively supporting and upgrading customer on-premise environments.
• Rapidly resolves technical issues to minimize downtime and protect mission-critical services.
• Builds trust with customers through responsive technical support and seamless deployments.
• Drives continuous improvement by collaborating across teams and refining operational processes.

Role-specific Competences

• Technical Expertise: A strong dual foundation in both software development and DevOps principles, at least 5 years of professional experience with a focus on deployment, configuration, and operational management of software services, particularly within Kubernetes. Experience taking technical responsibility for a high-availability service.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English, enabling effective collaboration within an international team and with customer technical representatives
• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and apply strong analytical skills. Ability to participate in on-call rotation after 6 months onboarding is expected.

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.