Lead Infrastructure & Platform Engineer

Wärtsilä; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä invites a Lead Infrastructure & Platform Engineer to guide cloud-based infrastructure and platform services for the Decarbonisation Services product platform. The preferred location is Helsinki or Vaasa, Finland, with a hybrid work option.

You will establish CI/CD, IaC, observability, and security practices, collaborating across engineering, architecture, cybersecurity and product teams to enable scalable operations.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud (GCP).
• Proven infrastructure architecture and platform engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration management.
• Strong networking, security, identity management, and system integration knowledge.
• Experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized solutions, and automation tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and platform services.
• Define architecture principles, standards, and best practices for reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Establish and improve DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and IaC.
• Improve developer productivity through automation, tooling, monitoring, and self-service capabilities.
• Drive operational excellence through observability, logging, monitoring, and incident management.
• Act as the technical authority for platform- and infrastructure-related topics.
• Guide development teams on architecture, deployment strategies, cybersecurity, and platform design.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, and product management teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Security & networking

Education

MSc/BSc in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Google Cloud

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We want to shape the future of the energy sector. Decarbonisation services will play a key role in building a profitable business for us around integrating technologies. Now you have an opportunity to join us in shaping the future!

With our Decarbonisation Services, we will further reduce emissions and improve efficiency on a plant and microgrid level. We do this by combining renewable, engine and storage assets with our intelligent energy management software platform to truly optimise the operations and reduce the overall energy cost for our customers.

We are looking for a Lead Infrastructure & Platform Engineer with a main responsibility in leading the platforms, infrastructure, DevOps practices, and operational foundations that support the future of the GEMS product platform. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki or Vaasa, Finland. We offer a possibility to hybrid work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Lead Infrastructure & Platform Engineer, your work will include defining and developing cloud-based infrastructure, platform services, DevOps practices, and operational capabilities for Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Services. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Decarbonisation Services team with diverse expertise.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and platform services.
• Define architecture principles, standards, and best practices for reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Establish and continuously improve DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Improve developer productivity through automation, tooling, monitoring, and self-service capabilities.
• Drive operational excellence through observability, logging, monitoring, and incident management practices.
• Act as the technical authority for platform and infrastructure-related topics.
• Guide development teams on architecture, deployment strategies, cybersecurity, and platform design.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, and product management teams.

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• MSc/BSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud.
• Proven experience in infrastructure architecture and platform engineering.
• Deep understanding of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD practices, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, identity management, and system integration.
• Experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized solutions, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, DevOps, or similar technologies is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of energy management systems, power systems, microgrids, industrial software solutions, or experience in platform transitions and modernisation programs is seen as beneficial.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!