Senior DevOps Engineer

Hiring: Senior DevOps Engineer

Do you share the passion for automation and would like to join a team of other engaged DevOps Engineers to work on exciting projects @Telia? My name is Roberta Kniuipytė and I am a proud manager of Messaging & Eventing team @Telia. We are part of Automation & Integration function, and we are on an exciting journey shaping the future of Telia’s Messaging (Kafka, ActiveMQ Artemis) and File Transfers landscape. In this role, you’ll work with the next-generation architecture that underpins Telia’s business and play a direct part in making it stronger, smarter, and more resilient.

What you’ll do:

This is a self-driven, delivery-focused role that requires strong collaboration across agile teams to achieve success.  As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will not only be part of daily maintenance and ops activities, but also play a key role in improving Kafka-as-a-service in Telia, as well as enabling open-source File Transfers solution. You will:

• Operate and improve Kafka and MFT (Managed File Transfers) infrastructure on private cloud, incl. Kubernetes environments
• Help drive Kafka self-service concept forward
• Contribute to enabling Managed File Transfer capabilities on an open‑source platform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform) to ensure scalability
• Contribute to DevSecOps practices: security automation, code scanning, and vulnerability remediation 
• Leverage observability through integrated monitoring, alerting, and logging tools
• Liason with internal Telia stakeholders to serve messaging and file transfer integration needs  
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support availability and incident response 

What will help you thrive in this role:

• Strong experience in Linux environment
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform) 
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms
• Hands-on experience building efficient CI/CD solutions (GitHub Actions/Atlassian Bamboo/Jenkins/etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of monitoring and incident management solutions 
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills 
• Experienced in backend/API development Java/Go/Node.js would be considered as an advantage, as well as any previous knowledge of Kafka, sftpGo or Airflow.

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet

At Telia, we’re a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Top Employer and Sustainability Leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world.

Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What we offer

At Telia, we care about your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging:

• Additional health insurance and pension plans
• Workation: work from anywhere in the EU for up to 30 days per year
• Extra vacation days based on tenure (up to 5 additional days)
• Discounts on Telia services, including free home internet
• Partner offers and discounts (SPA, cafes, events)
• Telia Kids Club: summer camps for employees’ children
• Company-supported sports activities (yoga, basketball, running)
• Internal training, leadership programs and job shadowing to explore new roles
• Free on-site charging stations for electric vehicles – available for both work-related and personal use and more.

Monthly salary range for this position – 4300- 6500 Eur (gross) + annual performance bonuses. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.

Ready to make better happen?

We look forward to receiving your application by April 4, 2026. Please note that we might close the position earlier if we find the right candidate, so don’t wait too long to apply!

If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to Roberta Kniuipytė at roberta.kniuipyte@teliacompany.com

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.

Join us and let’s make better happen - together!

More about our culture: www.telia.lt/karjera