Senior DevOps Engineer – HVDC Digital Solutions
Join an international R&D team building modern cloud platforms with Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps automation, and cybersecurity in an agile engineering environment.
Location: Västerås, Sweden (On-site preferred, limited remote within Sweden)
Employment Type: Consultant Assignment
Assignment Period: 17 August 2026 – 16 February 2027 (Extension possible)
Language Requirements: Fluent English (required) Swedish is an advantage.
Apply Before: 2026-07-16
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join an international R&D team developing modern cloud and edge digital platforms.
In this role, you will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate software builds, manage Kubernetes environments, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve cloud infrastructure. You will work in an agile, cross-functional environment alongside international engineering teams while contributing to modern DevOps practices and platform innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain automated software builds and CI/CD pipelines.
Develop and manage cloud and edge deployment environments.
Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters and Helm deployments.
Improve logging, monitoring, and platform observability.
Implement cybersecurity measures and vulnerability management.
Configure and maintain application and time-series databases.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
Collaborate with international Agile development teams.
Contribute to DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Well-documented 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Recognized expert-level competence with nationally distinguished expertise relevant to the assignment.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. A postgraduate degree (PhD) or other relevant documented credentials is considered an advantage.
Expert-level experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps.
Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Helm.
Experience working with Linux-based infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Experience implementing DevSecOps and infrastructure automation practices.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Valid SSG-Entré certificate.
Nice to Have
Experience with IoT platforms and services.
Knowledge of MQTT, Modbus, IEC 61850, CAN, WCF, or OPC UA.
Cybersecurity experience related to IoT communication.
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Västerås, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
