Cloud Engineer to K-ryhmä
Job advertisement summary:
Kesko is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer for the Azure Capacity Services area in the Capacity & Integration Services team to build and manage one of Finland's largest Azure environments.
Your tasks include designing Azure capacity and hybrid infrastructures, automating and optimizing infrastructure, and developing Azure networking solutions and Terraform IaC solutions.
We expect deep expertise in Azure capacity management and advanced Azure networking, strong Terraform experience, knowledge of on-prem data center infrastructure, and fluent English skills.
We offer a flexible hybrid model, K‑campus, and other employee benefits; the application period ends on 2.11.2026, and the selected candidate will undergo drug testing and a security clearance.
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Application period starts: 16.10.2026 Application period ends: 02.11.2026
Come build one of Finland's largest Azure environments!
K IT is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer specialist for the Azure Capacity Services area to strengthen our Capacity & Integration Services team.
In this role, you will participate in the design, development, and management model development of K-ryhmä's Azure-based capacity and platform services in a business-critical hybrid cloud environment. You will be responsible for Azure capacity management, infrastructure automation, and the continuous development of cloud services in collaboration with internal experts and external service partners.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a large corporate environment where cloud technologies, automation, telecommunications networks, cybersecurity, and business needs meet daily.
At K-ryhmä, we believe that diverse and motivated teams create success. We are committed to providing an inclusive and encouraging work environment. We work with a flexible hybrid model, where office and remote work are balanced.
What your tasks include
Design, development, and optimization of Azure capacity services and hybrid infrastructure platforms
Design and development of Azure networking solutions and connectivity services architecture
Development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform
Improving infrastructure scalability, performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness
Ensuring the implementation of security, compliance, and continuity requirements on Azure platforms
Producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
Evaluating and developing solutions provided by external service providers
Supporting business IT units and projects in cloud and infrastructure matters
Collaboration with network, security, integration, platform, and application teams
Participation in the development of service roadmaps, technical standards, management models, and best practices
What we expect from you
Required expertise
Deep understanding of Azure capacity management and cloud infrastructure services
Strong Terraform expertise and experience with Infrastructure as Code principles
Advanced Azure networking expertise and knowledge of telecommunications networks
Good understanding of on-prem data center infrastructure and capacity management.
Fluent English language skills
We also value
A development-oriented and process-driven way of working
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Experience working with strategic partners
The ability to combine technology and business needs
A proactive team player with strong stakeholder skills
Skills considered an additional advantage
Knowledge of architecture and service management frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL)
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements in infrastructure environments
Practical experience with DevOps and CI/CD operating models
Experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud services
Experience in designing and maintaining hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Why K-ryhmä?
K-ryhmä is one of Northern Europe's leading companies in retail and trade. Our digital services serve millions of customers daily, and technology plays a key role in enabling the business of grocery retail, construction and building technology trade, and automotive trade.
In our team, you will get to work with extensive and business-critical cloud platforms. Your work will have a direct impact on customer experience and business success.
You will become part of a large expert organization – we are over 300 IT colleagues, ready to support each other whenever needed.
What benefits we offer :
You can spend your office days at our modern K-Campus with good transport links in Helsinki's Kalasatama. The campus includes, among other things, comfortable collaboration and break areas, its own gym and occupational health services, a cafe, and a staff restaurant.
Modern tools and numerous opportunities for self-development as well as networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Other employee benefits offered by K-ryhmä: mobile phone benefit, culture and sports benefit (EPassi), staff discounts in K-ryhmä stores, own occupational health services, and leisure accident insurance.
Interested?
If you have the passion to build secure, scalable, and automated cloud services and want to play a key role in developing enterprise-level capacity services in a modern hybrid cloud environment, we would love to hear from you.
Leave us your CV and, if you wish, your free-form application via the link provided. The application period for the position ends on 2.11.2026, but we process applications during the application period, so apply quickly!
We perform drug testing and a government-conducted security clearance for the selected person before the start of employment.
For more information about the position, contact the recruiting manager: Head of Capacity and Integration, Harri Heikkinen, harri.heikkinen@kesko.fi .
At K-ryhmä, we value diversity and believe that different backgrounds and perspectives are key to success. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Equality, non-discrimination, and fairness are key principles in our recruitment, compensation, and career development.
We are over 1000 merchants and 39,000 employees, who have endless faith in building better trade again and again. We believe in trade and the strong spirit of entrepreneurship as the cornerstone of an enterprising and prosperous society.
Whether your thing was cars, construction, customer service, or technology, we constantly have new positions for those making better trade. With us, your footprint is visible in the daily lives of Finns - how we move, eat, or build. This house does not stop, and you can build your own kind of career from one industry and company to another.
We are a house of doers, and we are united by an authentic "can-do" attitude. Together, with the customer in mind, we make better trade, every single day. So let's roll up our sleeves and get things moving again – LET’S K!