Junior DevOps Engineer

Are you interested in getting our customers the best network connections? Do you want to work on both network and IT? And do you want to work in an multicultural, multidisciplinary team? Then we may have an interesting opportunity for you in the Fixed Access department of Fixed Network.

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to strengthen the Fiber IT team within Fixed Networks Fixed Access. Purpose of the position is to develop and maintain the IT tools and microservices to configure and manage the PON network. This is done using Agile work methods (e.g., Scrum), where the efficiency and effectivity of the team in producing value is continuously improved.

What are you going to do?

• Develop and maintain IT microservices and tooling, used to configure and maintain the PON OLTs (Nokia).
• Develop and maintain data collection systems for getting the telemetry and syslog from PON equipment.
• Interact with other departments, shaping and implementing features that can give a higher quality to the customers
• Enabling other developers in the department setting up and maintaining the frameworks and environments needed to create and use our In House IT.
• Operational tasks in Fixed Access network
• As part of this job you also will be required to be part of the on call team.

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Computer science experience, algorithms and microservices
• Experience with Python programming
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for software development life cycles
• Experience with Docker images and containerized solutions
• Experience with Docker swarm and/or Kubernetes
• CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions)
• Experience with network engineering, network automation, or building automation systems for infrastructure
• Strong desire for learning and growth
• High responsibility attitude towards the operation of the services and the network.
• Enjoy interacting with and helping internal customers
• English speaking is a must.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience with Nokia Network elements, configuration, commissioning and operation
• Experience with infrastructure security and compliance best practices
• Basic knowledge of database administration and management
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

Additional information

Of course, we also offer great benefits as an employer!

• A gross monthly salary ranging from €4,055 to €5,984, depending on your experience, based on a 40-hour workweek.
• A fixed 13th-month salary, partially paid out monthly and the remainder in January of the following year. Alternatively, you can allocate it to a FLEX & BOOST goal of your choice!Annual individual and collective salary increases in accordance with our CLA (Collective Labor Agreement).
• A €1,500 annual personal development budget to spend as you see fit, such as on training, coaching, or courses.
• Flexible vacation days: You can decide how to manage your time off in consultation with your manager.
• A healthy work-life balance, including 2 office days and 3 remote work days, transition leave, and the option to swap a public holiday for one that aligns with your religious or cultural preference.
• A home office setup allowance to optimize your workspace, plus a company laptop and mobile phone.
• 50% discount on our products and services, allowing you to enjoy affordable internet, calling, and streaming.
• Excellent travel reimbursement: Full coverage of public transport costs or €0.23 per kilometer if you commute by car. Prefer cycling? You can claim our bike allowance of €0.40 per kilometer.
• Option to lease a bike, with monthly contributions from KPN (for permanent contracts). Whether it’s a city bike, e-bike, racing bike, or speed pedelec—you choose your ride!
• Outstanding pension plan, with a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary, of which KPN covers 16% and you contribute 7%.

We have a strong belief in technology. Together with personal contact, this belief becomes even more powerful, which is why we look forward to meeting you!

Want to know more about the recruitment process? Contact our recruiter Szilvia Haraszti via szilvia.haraszti@kpn.com

At KPN, we have recruitment talent that works smartly together to succeed. Therefore, acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.