Who we are

Ilkari is a privately-held start-up based in Dublin, Ireland. We deliver hyper-private scale innovation and technology to safeguard and secure data, enabling true data sovereignty even as the pace of change accelerates. Our best-in-breed sovereign technology delivers privacy and control over where companies’ data resides, where it flows, and how it’s accessed.

We’re here to rewrite the story of data sovereignty – empowering innovators, pioneers and visionaries to make their mark. We believe the sky is not the limit. We strive for the perfect balance of simplicity and excellence in everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join our journey and rewrite the story of data sovereignty.

Role overview

As a DevOps Engineer at Ilkari, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily based on the OpenStack platform. You will play a critical role in ensuring the sovereignty of our clients' data, aligning with our mission to empower enterprises with control over their digital assets. You’ll collaborate across teams to meet business goals efficiently, streamline workflows through automation, and ensure smooth cloud operations.

What you'll do

• Design, deploy, and manage OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure to support our customers workload

• Implement automation scripts and tools for provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and scaling of cloud resources.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment of cloud-based applications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.

• Implement best practices for cloud security, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and capacity utilisation, and implement optimisations as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with technologies and industry trends in Cloud computing, DevOps, and OpenStack.

• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for reference and training purposes.

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Proven experience working with OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure in a DevOps or SysOps role.

• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.

• Experience with orchestration and configuration tools such as Maas, Juju, Ansible and Terraform

• Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and development workflows.

• Knowledge of software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Certifications such as Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are a plus.

What's in it for you (Spain)

• Private life and health insurance for you and your family.

• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.

• Gym reimbursement.

• Company bus line for Málaga-based employees.

• Learning Pocket for personal development.

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.

• 3 paid volunteering days per year.

• Generous referral bonus programme.