Senior Application Engineer

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there is more work to be done - that is why we need you to join!

Job Description

The IT Infrastructure Operations department has got the over-all responsibility for all IT services in production, including day-to-day operations, improvement, and lifecycle management. We strive for operational excellence fostering a culture based on competency, collaboration, and people development.

We are now looking for a Senior Application Engineer to strengthen our team. You will work in a dynamic and self-driven environment, contributing to further development of our Business Application portfolio. The position will report to Manager Application and Middleware – Infrastructure Operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operate, maintain, and improve Business Applications on multiple platforms including Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and High-Performance Compute (HPC)
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security on a wide range of different platforms and technologies
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates for automated provisioning and configuration of Azure resources, including dockers and Kubernetes, in accordance with best practices and Statkraft security policies
• Take initiative to analyze, review and identify potential improvements and modernization points in existing environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop security strategies and implement necessary measures to protect against threats
• Stay updated with Cloud technologies, features, and industry trends, and propose improvements to infrastructure operations processes

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

• Five or more years of experience related to Application operations and engineering as well as significant understanding of operating models and operational excellence
• Significant and broad over-all IT Infrastructure competency.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including container orchestration, deployment, and management
• Scripting and automation skills using Bicep, JSON, Azure DevOps, PowerShell
• Bachelor’s or master's degree within relevant fields, or relevant work experience
• Certifications related to cloud technologies is an advantage

These skills and experience will also be beneficial in your role:

• Self-driven, motivated, and adaptable individual to an organization that is under transformation
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with Infrastructure and cloud trends and best practices

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation. 

Application deadline: 1. November 2023. 

Location: The position is ideally located at our main office in Lilleaker, Oslo, Norway. Some travelling can be expected.

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact Head of Infrastructure Operations Kenneth Andresen +47 922 25 548.