Junior Cloud Automation Engineer

Junior Cloud Automation Engineer

Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after eight years of intensive software development, we launched Kneat Gx—the world’s most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency, and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. Our solution is now used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.

What we’re looking for

As Kneat continues to expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Cloud Automation Engineer to join our Engineering department.

Position overview

Reporting to our Cloud Automation Team Lead, the Junior Cloud Automation Engineer will help to build-out the next generation of our SaaS platform.

The successful candidate will support Kneat’s delivery of a best-in-class SaaS platform to our customers. They will focus on building-out the tools and services that underpin our SaaS Platform, and on ensuring that we deliver the availability and scalability that our customers demand. We are seeking a detail-orientated individual with a passion for automation and cloud delivery models. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

· Engineer and automate the Kneat SaaS solution for security, reliability and scale.

· Create and/or improve the tools that enable observability on availability and performance of cloud services.

· Apply DevOps principles and practices to speed-up the delivery of change to the SaaS environment.

· Collaborate with application engineering teams in solving business needs with provided cloud services.

Minimum qualifications

· Degree or equivalent in a computing or engineering discipline.

· A high-level of technical fluency - an ability to efficiently use online documentation/resources and a logical problem-solving approach to pick up new technologies.

· Experience of working with cloud environments would be a significant advantage (preferably AWS, but Azure and GCP also considered).

· Some System Administration experience, preferably working with technologies such as Windows, Linux, Nginx and SQL Server.

· Scripting experience, preferably using Powershell or Python, and experience with Git.

· An understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addresses, networks / subnets, TCP Ports).

· Knowledge of Continuous Integration Tools, Containerisation or Infrastructure-As-Code concepts a benefit.

· Strong team player with the ability to work with others to deliver change.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills – a part of the role will involve increasing the overall knowledge of Cloud / DevOps methodologies across the organisation.

· Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a continuous learning mindset.

Nice to haves

· Ability to have a positive impact on team members and communicate openly and directly to individuals or groups at all levels.

· Previous software development or quality assurance experience would be a significant advantage.

· Experience of Agile / Scrum / Kanban methodology beneficial.

· Experience with Hashicorp tools i.e. Terraform, Vault, Consul.

What we offer you

At Kneat , we truly value ideas and collaboration so we’ve created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success.

We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company.

· A fantastic culture, team, and energy.

· Competitive compensation.

· Comprehensive benefits package.

· Flexible work arrangements.

· Training and professional development.

Kneat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at 353 (0)612 038 26 (Ext 2004) or email us at hr@kneat.com for assistance.