DevOps Engineer

Fifty5Blue; Oslo; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifty5Blue seeks a DevOps Engineer to maintain and support Azure-based cloud infrastructure and 24/7 production systems. You will ensure reliable data delivery, monitor and automate across production, QA, and development environments.

The role requires hands-on Azure expertise, strong Linux skills, and a proactive approach to security and disaster recovery. Hybrid work is available, with a base in Oslo, Norway.

Qualifications

• Experience across the DevOps lifecycle from code to production.
• Hands-on Azure DevOps administration and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and resources.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure resources hosting internally developed software.
• Monitor and support 24/7 cloud-based systems (Hive, Elasticsearch, Kibana, RabbitMQ, Docker, Azure Blob Storage).
• Handle data processing and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Develop automated provisioning for apps and infrastructure.
• Perform backups, housekeeping and system administration tasks.
• Ensure security and disaster recovery compliance with central teams.
• Troubleshoot issues via ticketing systems.
• Maintain thorough technical docs and corrective action plans.
• Support customer-facing production systems and QA/dev environments.
• Identify and manage technical risks proactively.
• Provide support for reference site with streaming and A/V tuning equipment.
• Liaise with central teams for effective issue resolution.

Skills

DevOps lifecycle

Azure DevOps

Azure services

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud monitoring

Linux/Unix

Cloud computing

Microservices

Security best practices

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Azure PaaS

Hive

Oracle

Kubernetes

Elastic Container Service

Jenkins

Octopus

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

We help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands.

Job Details

Fifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries. We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively. With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market.

Job Title:

DevOps Engineer

Location:

Oslo, Norway or Stockholm, Sweden

Employment Type:

Fixed term contract, 16 months

Department:

Technology

• This is a full-time permanent position, based in our Oslo office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in Ireland, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Overview

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to maintain and support Azure-based cloud infrastructure and 24/7 production systems, ensuring reliable data delivery through monitoring, automation, troubleshooting, system administration, security, backups and ongoing support across production, QA and development environments.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure resources hosting internally developed custom software.
• Monitor and support interconnected cloud-based systems operating 24/7, including Hive, Elasticsearch, Kibana, RabbitMQ, Docker and Azure Blob Storage.
• Process data from diverse ecosystems in line with industry standards and client contracts, ensuring data flows are optimised for quality, accuracy and timely delivery.
• Develop and implement automated provisioning solutions for applications and infrastructure.
• Perform routine housekeeping, backups and system administration activities.
• Ensure compliance with security and disaster recovery standards, working closely in central support teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues through ticketing systems.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and develop corrective action plans for internal and client use.
• Support and maintain customer-facing production systems, as well as QA and development environments.
• Identify, report and effectively manage technical risks.
• Provide technical support for a reference site where streaming and A/V tuning equipment operates continuously.
• Liaise with central support teams as required to ensure effective resolution of issues and ongoing system reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of the DevOps lifecycle from both application and infrastructure perspectives.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including administration and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and resources.
• Good understanding of version control systems and branching strategies, particularly Git.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools, including the ability to create, manage and troubleshoot build and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with cloud management, diagnostics and monitoring.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience, with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with cloud computing, microservices and container technologies.
• Strong network-level infrastructure knowledge, including security best practices.
• Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with Azure PaaS, Hive, monitoring, system supervision, security and disaster recovery.
• Experience with Oracle administration and working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Elastic Container Service.
• Good understanding of web technologies, networking, websites, video streaming, browsers, and TV and broadcast delivery.
• Experience with multiple CI/CD and automation tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Octopus, Ansible and Terraform.
• Practical experience with Git usage and branching practices.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

Our offer

Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth. Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world. When you join us, you’ll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We’ll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.

Why join Fifty5Blue?

We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue.

Privacy and Legal Statement

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Fifty5Blue. Your details will be kept on our internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities at Fifty5Blue. For full details of our privacy policy please visit https://www.fifty5blue.com/privacy-policies/fifty5blue-privacy-notice-for-candidates

Country

Norway

Why join Fifty5Blue?

We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue.