DevOps Engineer

FreeBalance; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeBalance seeks a seasoned DevOps Engineer to lead architecture, automation, and cloud infra. You will partner with developers, QA, and the infra team to deliver scalable, reliable applications using modern CI/CD, AWS, and IaC practices.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and automation, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross‑team collaboration in a distributed, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related discipline.
• 5+ years in DevOps, Cloud, or infra for enterprise apps.
• Experience in Agile environments with large, complex apps.
• Advanced AWS infrastructure experience.
• CI/CD automation with Jenkins; Maven build automation.
• Strong RDBMS tooling for backups/restores.
• Git and branching proficiency.
• Automation, debugging, and performance profiling skills.
• Scripting: Bash, Groovy, PowerShell.
• Excellent written/spoken English and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Maven.
• Architect and manage AWS environments for high availability.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of apps and infra.
• Collaborate with developers to define operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues across environments.
• Stay current with DevOps tech and tooling.
• Evaluate new tools to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in architectural discussions and strategic decisions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver-secure enhancements.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

Jenkins

Maven

Git

Bash

Groovy

PowerShell

SQL/DBs

English comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or related

5+ years DevOps/cloud/infrastructure experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

SQL Server/Oracle/PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

About FreeBalance

FreeBalance is a purpose-led global technology company empowering governments to achieve transparent, accountable, and effective public financial management through its proprietary FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, a comprehensive Government Resource Planning (GRP) solution designed exclusively for the public sector. With over 40 years of experience supporting governments worldwide, FreeBalance drives digital transformation across the entire budget cycle—from policy-based budgeting and accounting to human resource management, performance measurement, treasury, and revenue management all within a scalable, unified platform that supports fiscal transparency, citizen engagement and data-driven decision-making.

Position Summary

As a DevOps Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, automation, and optimization of our deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with Developers, Functional Analysts, QA, and the Infrastructure team to deliver scalable, maintainable, and highly reliable applications. This role requires deep expertise in modern CI/CD practices, cloud architecture, and infrastructure as code. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a passion for continuous innovation, performance optimization, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & CI/CD Management

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using contemporary DevOps technologies
• Build, maintain, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines leveraging Jenkins and Maven to ensure seamless software delivery
• Architect and manage R&D's AWS cloud environments, ensuring high availability and system resilience
• Ensure applications and infrastructure are optimized for performance, scalability, and security

System Reliability & Operations

• Collaborate with development teams to define operational requirements and ensure seamless application functionality
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and deployment issues across multiple environments

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, frameworks, deployment methodologies, and industry trends
• Evaluate new tools and technologies that can improve operational efficiency, maintainability, and infrastructure reliability
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to strategic technology decisions

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Developers, Functional Analysts, QA and the Infrastructure team to deliver product enhancements and new functionality securely and efficiently
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation sessions, and retrospectives
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to infrastructure frameworks, deployment processes, and operational practices
• Contribute to the evolution of FreeBalance engineering standards and delivery methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on maintainability, performance, and customer satisfaction

Experience & Qualifications (Required)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or infrastructure roles for enterprise-scale applications
• Proven experience designing and supporting large, complex applications in collaborative Agile environments

DevOps Technical Expertise

• Advanced hands-on expertise managing and scaling infrastructure within AWS
• Strong experience administering CI/CD automation servers, specifically Jenkins
• Deep understanding of build automation tools, highly proficient with Maven
• Good understanding of major RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) tooling related to backup and restore operations
• Proficiency with Git and branching conventions
• Experience with automated testing, debugging, and performance profiling tools
• Knowledgeable in scripting languages: Bash, Groovy (Jenkins), Windows PowerShell

Interpersonal & Leadership

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail

Other

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Organized, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed, multicultural, and global environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing and supporting enterprise software, ERP, GRP, IFMIS, or other large-scale business applications
• Experience with cloud-native application environments and containerized deployments
• AWS certifications (DevOps, Solutions Architect) would be an asset
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with relevant AI tools and technologies
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, e.g., Terraform, Ansible

Why This Role Matters

FreeBalance solutions support governments around the world in achieving transparency, accountability, and effective management of public resources. The stability, security, and performance of these solutions directly influence how public sector organizations manage budgets, finances, human resources, procurement, and performance reporting. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the operational backbone of our products, ensuring that powerful functionality is delivered securely and reliably. Your work will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, product adoption, and the continued evolution of FreeBalance's digital government platform.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country's legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.