DevOps Engineer

at  Visual Components

GET TO KNOW VISUAL COMPONENTS

Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.
Our technology stack combines C++, C#, Microsoft technologies, and Python to power a sophisticated simulation platform. We’re actively expanding our DevOps capabilities, building cloud infrastructure and automation tools that will scale with the growth of our product and customer base. We use Azure DevOps and cloud services, modern CI/CD practices, and containerization to deliver reliable and secure software.
As we expand our product, we are strengthening our DevOps practices - from automated builds and testing to deployment and monitoring. You will have the opportunity to shape our infrastructure development, implement new tools, and establish best practices that will become the foundation of our operations.
Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.
Today, over 2400 pioneers worldwide rely on Visual Components software, from small local manufacturers to global automotive giants. Our headquarters are in Espoo, Finland, with additional offices in Indiana, USA; Munich, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan. Our diverse team, representing over 24 nationalities, and our extensive global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Solid hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure management (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk).
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  We are seeking for a person with strong attitude to collaborative work, who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up their own opinions, eager to work on various tasks and take ownership of work. What counts, is passion for learning and developing!

ABOUT US

With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.
Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.
Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a newly established team. The Product Infra team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the CI/CD pipelines, server infrastructure, and cloud infrastructure.
You would join our team located in Espoo and Tampere, but we support you if you want to work remotely from any other place in Finland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure for product development and deployment, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Automation and CI/CD: Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.

• Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaboration: Work with development teams to align infrastructure with software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Incident Response: Lead efforts to quickly identify and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous improvement by adopting new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security.