Specialist, GitHub (Helsinki/Oulu)

OP Pohjola; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Pohjola is seeking a GitHub Specialist to improve developer experience and platform services. The role combines hands-on engineering with collaboration across DevOps, automation, security, and platform engineering to shape how software is built today and in the future.

You will manage GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory configurations, enforce policies, automate tasks with Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code, and develop self‑service tooling that helps developers provision repositories

Qualifications

• . Strong experience with DevOps tools and practices (GitHub, CI/CD, artifact management).
• .. Knowledge of identity and access management (SSO, SCIM, IAM, Entra ID).
• .. Experience with automation using Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• .. Programming experience in languages such as Java, Python, or Bash.
• .. Strong cloud experience with Microsoft Azure.
• .. Experience leveraging AI in software development and automation.
• .. Experience developing AI agents or automated solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop shared configurations for GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory.
• Define organization-wide policies (repository policies, branch protection, artifact governance).
• Manage integrations such as Entra ID, CI/CD pipelines, and security tooling.

Skills

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Artifact management

Identity & access management

Entra ID

SCIM

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Java

Python

Bash

Azure

AI in software development

AI agents

Security in SDLC

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

Artifactory

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for a GitHub Specialist who is passionate about improving the developer experience and advancing modern platform services. In this role, you will work with DevOps, automation, security, and platform engineering while helping shape how software development is carried out at OP Pohjola today and in the future. The position combines hands‑on technical work, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.

The position available either in Helsinki or Oulu. Like the rest of OP Pohjola, we work flexibly, combining both office days and remote work in Finland.

About The Role

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for managing shared configurations for our GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory platforms, ensuring compliance, and developing self‑service solutions. Your goal is to provide developers with a secure, scalable, and user‑friendly development environment that meets the regulatory requirements of the financial industry. To succeed in this role, you have a background in software development or DevOps and enjoy working closely with others while sharing your expertise and supporting their success.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Configuration and Management

• Maintain and develop shared configurations for GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory platforms
• Define organization‑wide policies (e.g., repository policies, branch protection rules, artifact governance)
• Manage integrations such as Entra ID, CI/CD pipelines, and security tooling

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure that platform services meet financial industry requirements, including auditing, access management, and traceability
• Participate in risk management activities, such as supply chain risk mitigation and pipeline security
• Document and audit processes, including access reviews and exception‑handling procedures

Self‑Service Solutions

• Build self‑service capabilities for developers (e.g., repository provisioning and pipeline template solutions)
• Automate recurring tasks using Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code principles
• Continuously improving the Developer Experience (DevEx)

Collaboration

• Support development teams in platform adoption and best practices
• Participate in proof‑of‑concept (PoC) initiatives and evaluation of new capabilities

What We Are Looking For

Below are the key skills and experience we hope to find in our next colleague

• Strong experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., GitHub, CI/CD, artifact management)
• Understanding of identity and access management (SSO, SCIM, IAM, Entra ID)
• Experience with automation technologies such as Terraform and GitHub Actions
• Programming experience in languages such as Java, Python, or Bash
• Strong understanding of cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Experience leveraging AI in software development and automation
• Experience developing AI agents or other intelligent automation solutions is considered an advantage

Security & Compliance

• Understanding of secure SDLC practices (SAST, DAST, SCA, supply chain security)
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, audit‑driven environments)
• Ability to balance security requirements with a positive developer experience
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders
• Professional working proficiency in English. Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.

We also value a platform mindset, an automation‑first approach, and the ability to incorporate security into the design and implementation of solutions. You enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your work. You are not afraid to challenge existing ways of working, develop new solutions, and drive improvements with a systematic and goal‑oriented approach.

Why OP Pohjola?

We are one of the largest software companies in Finland. By joining us, you will become part of the Development and Technologies organization within our group. Our organization develops digital services and systems for both our customers and our own personnel. We are responsible for OP Pohjola's ICT strategy, technology guidelines, architecture, shared platforms, infrastructure, data platforms, continuity management, and the cybersecurity of the entire group. In total, the area employs 5,000 IT professionals from both our own staff and our partners.

We also encourage and help you to further develop yourself as a technical professional. We have the so‑called “70/20/10 rule” in use, which means you will use 70% of your time for your daily tasks, 20% to develop the way you do those tasks, and the last 10% is reserved for you to learn and try new things. You will also have our OP Tech Academy at your disposal in case you are interested.

• We have a wide range of staff benefits including a personnel fund and special terms for employee banking, insurance, and loan services.
• We offer comprehensive occupational health care, extensive medical treatment expenses insurance and a full‑time group accident insurance policy.
• We invest in wellbeing at work by encouraging a good work‑life balance, providing flexibility in your daily life, and offering lunch, sport and cultural benefits and opportunities for affordable holidays in OP Pohjola timeshares.

OP Pohjola – We have something in common

Diversity and equality are highly prized at OP Pohjola. We want everyone to feel welcome and valued, and we appreciate that diversity enriches us and brings new perspectives. We invite job applications from everyone, because we all have something in common. We’re thrilled that you want to join us on our shared journey.

Owned by our customers, we are the most attractive financial sector employer in Finland. OP Pohjola employs more than 14,000 professionals. We have a mission – to promote the sustainable prosperity, security and wellbeing of our owner‑customers and operating region. What we do matters, both to our employees and society in general. As the largest provider of financial services in Finland, we are building a better tomorrow; this has been our goal for more than 120 years.