Kubernetes Engineer

Toptracer; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Office in Danderyd

Golf-friendly culture

Job summary

Toptracer is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to build and operate the platforms, tools, and automation enabling global growth from our Danderyd office outside Stockholm. You will work across software development, infrastructure, and operations, designing scalable Kubernetes environments and hands-on coding.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to remove bottlenecks, improve productivity, and drive architectural decisions that scale the platform for millions of users

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building and operating large-scale Kubernetes platforms.
• Strong Linux development and ops background.
• Proficient Python for automation and APIs.
• Experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation and containerized environments.
• Ability to design scalable tooling and understand distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Interest in software architecture while coding.
• Willingness to influence long-term technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Toptracer's platform infrastructure.
• Develop automation to remove operational bottlenecks and boost productivity.
• Contribute to architecture, deployment strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Kubernetes platforms

Linux environments

Python backend

AWS / CI/CD

Infrastructure automation

Distributed systems

Communication & mentoring

Software architecture

Hands-on coding

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Argo CD

Job description

Enable Toptracer’s world-leading technology to scale globally and deliver more FUN to the world

ABOUT US

Our mission is to help people enjoy the wonderful game of golf even more by developing tracing technology for TV and gamification to ranges. Our product brings people together and encourages them to get active which enables a healthier lifestyle. Our range technology is used globally and millions of people spend their quality time bonding and playing with their family and friends. Our broadcast technology is aired worldwide and makes the tournaments really enjoyable for the TV viewers.

At our new office, you can expect to meet humble, helpful and driven colleagues. You will join an organization where everyone has a voice and can make an impact. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful as we undergo exciting changes and growth. We are committed to creating a positive and social work environment by creating fun activities like morning fika, gym sessions, mob programming, after-work, table tennis, and golf simulator sessions to name a few!

We are proud to be on a journey where we're focused on helping people worldwide improve their golf game which leads to healthy, active and social lifestyles. All of our products are developed, tested and deployed from our newly renovated R&D office in Stockholm, Sweden. Join us at Toptracer Technologies and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change through technology and innovation!

THE ROLE

The Software Operations team is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help build and operate the platforms, tools, and automation that enable Toptracer’s global growth. You will work across software development, infrastructure, and operations, driving technical decisions while remaining hands-on with coding, automation, and platform engineering. A key part of the role is designing and operating large-scale Kubernetes environments running primarily on on-premises infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

Together with the team, you will develop the systems that remove operational bottlenecks, improve productivity, and enable Toptracer to scale worldwide. You will contribute to architecture, automation, deployment strategies, and engineering best practices while collaborating closely with both development and operations teams. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the platform and software architecture of a global technology company alongside a team of passionate engineers solving complex challenges at scale.

FREQUENT TECH STACK

• Large-scale Kubernetes platform running primarily on self-managed and on-prem infrastructure
• Linux-based development and production environments
• Python for backend services, automation, and operational tooling
• Docker and containerized platforms
• Bash and Python for scripting and automation
• Automated provisioning of physical and virtual infrastructure
• Netbooted servers, devices, and operational network environments

OCCASIONAL TECH STACK

• AWS and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Flask, FastAPI, and Django for API development

POSSIBILITIES

• Work in an autonomous team with smart, engaged, driven, and collaborative colleagues
• Build tooling and automation that make a significant impact on the business
• Drive architectural, operational, and infrastructure decisions within the team
• Help shape deployment strategies and engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams
• Gain a broad understanding of Toptracer’s technology ecosystem
• Be part of a team and organization that embraces continuous improvement and change
• Enable Toptracer’s world-leading technology to scale globally and deliver more FUN to the world

WE BELIEVE YOU HAVE

Prioritized skills

• Strong experience developing, operating, and maintaining large-scale Kubernetes platforms in self-managed or on-prem infrastructure environments
• Several years of experience developing for Linux environments and working close to operational infrastructure
• Strong backend programming skills in Python, with experience building scalable automation, tooling, and APIs
• Experience with AWS and building CI/CD pipelines for Linux environments
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation, containerized environments, and platform scalability across both development and operations
• Experience designing scalable operational tooling and automation workflowsAbility to understand large distributed systems and how components integrate across infrastructure and software layers
• Strong communication and knowledge-sharing abilities, with experience mentoring and supporting team members
• Interest in software architecture while still enjoying hands-on coding
• Ability to contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and long-term scalability initiatives

Relevant experience beyond the core requirements

• Experience with frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django
• Experience defining and implementing test strategies, including automated testing approaches
• Experience working in agile teams; experience in coordination or Scrum Master responsibilities is considered a strong advantage
• Experience with GitOps principles and tools such as Argo CD
• Experience deploying and maintaining cloud-based and distributed systems
• Experience with blue/green deployment strategies is considered a plus.

MORE ABOUT TOPTRACER

Workplace

We value fully engaged associates that come to work because they enjoy their work and the colleagues they have. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everybody can reach their full potential. We provide opportunities for all colleagues to develop internally and to meet each other. We have a strong commitment and dedication at Toptracer. That comes from the activities and moments we share together and the product we are developing.

In addition to that, our technology is unique and world-leading which makes the journey extra exciting. We create a product that encourages people to be outside and get activated which enables a healthier lifestyle. As a colleague at Toptracer, you can either go to a range nearby your home to experience the product you have developed or just turn on the TV to see it in the biggest golf tournaments.

Culture

Our culture is driven by our mission to create moments that matter for everyone and our values for Caring, One Team, Fun, Excellence and Edgy Spirit. If you want to learn more about them visit: Core Values | Topgolf.

Activities

• Morning Fikas
• After-work
• Pair/Mob programming
• Conference
• Dart
• Gym sessions
• Table-tennis
• Golf simulator
• Golf tournaments
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A hybrid work environment with the primary workplace at our cozy and welcoming office in Mörby Centrum, Danderyd.
• And of course, play golf!

The position is permanent and full-time, located at our office in Danderyd.

Social media:

https://www.toptracer.com/

https://careers.toptracer.com

https://www.instagram.com/toptracer/?hl=sv