Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Who we are

We're bold thinkers and kind teammates, growing fast but staying grounded. Our Nordic roots and global outlook shape a culture of friendliness, creativity, and collaboration, all powered by openness and shared wins. We care deeply about doing the right thing - and doing it together. We aim to improve the flow of goods, time, and energy - and we know we can't shape the future by clinging to the past. So, we keep evolving, together.

What we do

RELEX Solutions delivers a unified supply chain planning platform for retailers and manufacturers, enabled by proven AI technology. We help companies optimize demand forecasting, replenishment, merchandising, pricing and promotions, supply chain operations, and production planning across the end-to-end value chain.

With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, we work side-by-side with our customers to solve real problems with lasting impact. Companies trust RELEX to increase product availability, boost sales, deliver actionable insights, improve sustainability, and drive profitable growth. Join us and make an impact on the world and your career

In response to our fast growth and market expansion, we are looking for a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to join our Compute Site Reliability Engineering team in Helsinki. You will help us scale and harden our self-managed, multi-continent compute fleet (currently ~600 servers, growing towards 2030) through pragmatic automation and strong technical leadership.

What we need you to do and be

Bring your ideas. Challenge ours. Grow with us.

You will work with the Private Cloud Compute SRE team responsible for our self-managed, multi-continent private cloud data centers and compute fleet. Your work spans OS lifecycle, configuration standards, fleet automation, and reliability/security improvements in a self-managed data center environment. You will also collaborate closely with other private cloud teams, the network operations center, and plan engineering sub-departments such as performance testing and databases.

You will support the reliability, security, and scalability of our compute platform by leading improvements in enterprise Linux operations (with a strong focus on Red Hat Linux), OS configuration, and automation. You'll act as a strong technical partner to the manager in technical decisions, roadmap scoping, and setting practical standards that help the team scale.

You will contribute to increasing our automation and development focus over time by delivering improvement plans (RFCs), actively contributing to the codebase, and raising team quality through reviews and coaching. On-call is not mandatory; participation is voluntary.

What you'll bring to the table

Our five values are our playbook. We speak up when things don't make sense. We stop doing what doesn't add value. We stay curious, back each other up, and make space for both innovation and laughter.

Experience in enterprise Linux environments, ideally with Red Hat (RHEL), including troubleshooting, monitoring, package management, OS installation, and secure configuration in large-scale setupsAbility to lead technically through architecture decisions, RFCs, and setting standards—while staying hands-on in code and automationSkills in automation and configuration management, with strong Ansible proficiency (our main tool) and solid GitHub/GitLab workflowsExperience in operating and scaling self-managed, multi-continent data center environments (or similarly complex private infrastructure)Familiarity with Java-based workloads in production environmentsComfortable with using AI in your everyday work and developing the use of AI tools as a larger organizational strategyFluent in written and spoken EnglishAs a bonus, we consider experience with Python, Terraform, Kubernetes exposure, experience of working with an international team, plus great communication and organizational skills.

What we offer in return

You'll be supported and given the space to thrive. We offer meaningful work, flexibility, and a culture that backs you to share your voice and be authentic.

An international career and learning opportunitiesA rapidly growing and financially robust software company with exciting opportunities for career growth, also in the futureRELEX key benefitsFlexibility in how you work (while being based in Helsinki)Room to thrive in a fast-growing global company with a good market positionPractical benefits that support work, family, wellness, and everyday lifeAnnual leaveDiverse, inclusive, and supportive work cultureWork that meaningfully reduces waste and improves sustainabilityOwnership, autonomy and flat hierarchiesTwo paid volunteering days each year

We are a global community of different cultures, voices, and experiences. We celebrate what makes us unique and connect through what we share, in an authentic and safe environment. Together we shape the future, and each other.

Please note that to be considered for this position, you must be fluent in English, be based in Helsinki and hold a valid work permit for Finland. We're excited to connect with applicants who meet these criteria and share our passion to do hard things, trust each other, and build what's next for the product, the planet, and the people.

If you feel this is the opportunity you don't want to miss, you can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible. Optional: If you have questions, Rebekka from our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer them by email ). Please note that we cannot process any applications through email.

Apply today and be part of the future. Be RELEX

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