DevOps Engineer

Skylo Technologies is transforming communication by deploying the world’s most affordable and ubiquitous satellite-based network that can connect any device. Skylo operates a software-defined satellite network, and our end-to-end solution is transformative for entire industries: from digitising farmland and remote infrastructure to saving lives at sea and on land with connected vessels and vehicles, to new IoT and consumer applications. 

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Espoo, Finland, and Bangalore India, Skylo is rapidly scaling globally to support our growing base of customers and partners.

Skylo Technologies is hiring a DevOps Engineer. This person will play a key role in creating and optimising the Skylo’s Cloud software infrastructure. The right candidate will combine a depth of technical knowledge with a passion for creating best-in class software infrastructure solutions.

Location: Espoo, Finland or Bangalore, India

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines tailored to Skylo Cloud software development environment
• Ensure the seamless integration of software changes into the infrastructure
• Automate operational processes related to network management, provisioning, and configuration
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency
• Ensure that changes to the Skylo network are version-controlled and reproducible
• Collaborate with network engineers to automate and manage network configurations using tools like Ansible, Terraform or Puppet
• Set up monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of both software applications and network infrastructure
• Respond to incidents promptly, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures to minimise service disruptions
• Implement and enforce security best practices in both software development and deployment
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, addressing security concerns proactively
• Collaborate with telecom engineers, software developers, and other cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance collaboration
• Inculcate accountability and ownership within the team - YBYO (You build it, you own it!) by promoting robust design, development and documentation practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in the telecom and software industry
• Familiarity with telecom network protocols, technologies, and architectures
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python or Ruby
• Experience with test automation frameworks like RobotFramework
• Experience with telecom-specific tools and technologies
• Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies relevant to the telecom industry
• Experience with network configuration management tools
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in both software and telecom infrastructure
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. GCP) and knowledge of telecom services in a cloud environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, networking and telecom technologies (e.g. Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (GCP)

What we offer:  

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
• Unique opportunity to participate in developing and running world’s first software-defined direct-to-device satellite network and service
• Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualisation
• Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics