Software Developer, DevOPs

Overview

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting a Software Developer, DevOps to join our team. This position is open only to candidates based in the EU who have the legal right to work there. Preference will be given to applicants in the United Kingdom, Germany, or Denmark. The role can be performed on-site or remotely within these regions.

Kraken's DevOps Team is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and delivery pipelines that support the continuous development, testing, and deployment of our underwater technologies. The team also develops and maintains internal tooling to streamline developer workflows, improve build reliability, and enhance testing and release automation across software teams.

This role offers exposure to robotics software development pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and modern DevOps practices in a cutting-edge marine robotics environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, and deployment workflows
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for cloud and on-premise environments
• Support containerized development and deployment environments (e.g., Docker)
• Write efficient, maintainable, and scalable software
• Conduct code and infrastructure reviews and promote DevOps best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of Kraken products
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Buildbot)
• Proficiency with Linux, Python, Bash, Git and Docker
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure architectures
• Bonus: Experience with Autoproj and Ruby or other build systems for robotics

Preferred Skills

• Self-driven and proactive mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment
• Passion for building robust and innovative robotics technology