Senior Specialist, DevOps & AI (Helsinki/Oulu)
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Want to build solutions that make developers’ everyday work smoother and more efficient? As a DevOps & AI Specialist, you will work hands-on with cloud technologies, automation and AI-enabled developer tooling to develop services that support software teams across our organization. You will have the opportunity to shape how our teams develop, deploy and operate software.
The position is available either in Oulu or Helsinki. At OP Pohjola, we work in a hybrid model where our ways of working are guided by our customers' needs, our business objectives, and the nature of each role.
What kind of expertise are we looking for?
As a DevOps & AI Specialist in the OP Hub team, you will develop and maintain developer services that support software development teams across OP Pohjola. OP Hub brings together tools, services and information that help developers work more efficiently throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your work will cover the full lifecycle of our solutions, including technical design, hands-on application and integration development, infrastructure as code, testing, release automation, monitoring and production support. A key part of the role is developing capabilities that support our cloud journey, such as self-service solutions for Azure migrations, deployment and metadata automation, and Backstage-based golden paths. You will also develop integrations between OP Hub and tools such as GitHub and Jira.
Another important area is integrating AI and agent-based capabilities into OP Hub. You will work with user interface and API integrations and utilise technologies and approaches such as LLMs, MCP, agents, RAG and AI Search in a secure enterprise environment.
In this role, you will collaborate with technology, cloud, AI, cybersecurity and DevOps teams across the organisation. Together, you will develop shared solutions that support developers and make cloud migrations and everyday development work more efficient.
What We Expect From You
We are looking for an experienced software development and DevOps professional who is comfortable working across application development, cloud platforms, automation and production environments. The role requires strong hands-on technical skills, as you will be building solutions and integrations rather than only designing or coordinating them.
The role requires experience in
Why OP Pohjola?
In internal surveys at OP Pohjola, our employees often cite the work community and their highly skilled colleagues as the most rewarding aspects of their work. We take great pride in this. As a member of OP Pohjola, you will join a company that is dedicated to developing the best products and services in the industry.
As an employer OP Pohjola offers you a stable environment where people come first. Our people value good work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their role. Our 70-20-10 model gives you a chance to focus on your professional development on your work time – by utilizing our very own OP Tech Academy, for instance.
When you work for OP Pohjola, you work with the best products and services in the field. In everyday life, it is, of course, very nice to work in an architecturally beautiful environment, in a location easily accessible from basically anywhere. As an OP Pohjola employee, you are entitled to
Please send your application at the latest by Sunday 29.11.2026. If you have questions about this position or what it's like to work at OP Pohjola, please contact Product Owner Jyrki Koistinen (tel. 050 4868 994) between 8.30 AM – 9.00 AM Mon-Fri.
Background Checks Required For The Position
We operate in the financial sector and our business is founded on trust and accountability. For this reason, we will check the successful candidate's credit history, corporate connections and potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the successful candidate must take a drug test and will be subject to a security clearance vetting by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.
OP Pohjola
OP Pohjola is a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want everyone to feel welcome, respected, and appreciated. We believe that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us stronger. Growth comes from embracing these differences and learning from one another. We encourage everyone to apply for opportunities with us. We're delighted that you're interested in joining us on our journey.
We are owned by our customers and are the most attractive employer in the financial sector in Finland. OP Pohjola employs over 15 000 professionals in the field. Working with us is meaningful not only to our employees but also to others, as Finland’s largest financial institution, we help build a more hopeful future through our work. We’ve been doing this for over 120 years.
Want to build solutions that make developers’ everyday work smoother and more efficient? As a DevOps & AI Specialist, you will work hands-on with cloud technologies, automation and AI-enabled developer tooling to develop services that support software teams across our organization. You will have the opportunity to shape how our teams develop, deploy and operate software.
The position is available either in Oulu or Helsinki. At OP Pohjola, we work in a hybrid model where our ways of working are guided by our customers' needs, our business objectives, and the nature of each role.
What kind of expertise are we looking for?
As a DevOps & AI Specialist in the OP Hub team, you will develop and maintain developer services that support software development teams across OP Pohjola. OP Hub brings together tools, services and information that help developers work more efficiently throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your work will cover the full lifecycle of our solutions, including technical design, hands-on application and integration development, infrastructure as code, testing, release automation, monitoring and production support. A key part of the role is developing capabilities that support our cloud journey, such as self-service solutions for Azure migrations, deployment and metadata automation, and Backstage-based golden paths. You will also develop integrations between OP Hub and tools such as GitHub and Jira.
Another important area is integrating AI and agent-based capabilities into OP Hub. You will work with user interface and API integrations and utilise technologies and approaches such as LLMs, MCP, agents, RAG and AI Search in a secure enterprise environment.
In this role, you will collaborate with technology, cloud, AI, cybersecurity and DevOps teams across the organisation. Together, you will develop shared solutions that support developers and make cloud migrations and everyday development work more efficient.
What We Expect From You
We are looking for an experienced software development and DevOps professional who is comfortable working across application development, cloud platforms, automation and production environments. The role requires strong hands-on technical skills, as you will be building solutions and integrations rather than only designing or coordinating them.
The role requires experience in
- Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native development
- Experience with GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development
- Strong hands on experience with TypeScript and JavaScript
- Strong experience in API development and system integrations
- Experience with containers and cloud technologies, as well as infrastructure as code
- Understanding of observability, monitoring and operating production services
- Experience in building and maintaining solutions with security and compliance requirements in mind
- Experience or a strong technical understanding in integrating LLMs, AI agents, MCP and RAG/AI Search into applications or services
- Experience with Backstage is considered an advantage
- Fluent English is required
Why OP Pohjola?
In internal surveys at OP Pohjola, our employees often cite the work community and their highly skilled colleagues as the most rewarding aspects of their work. We take great pride in this. As a member of OP Pohjola, you will join a company that is dedicated to developing the best products and services in the industry.
As an employer OP Pohjola offers you a stable environment where people come first. Our people value good work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their role. Our 70-20-10 model gives you a chance to focus on your professional development on your work time – by utilizing our very own OP Tech Academy, for instance.
When you work for OP Pohjola, you work with the best products and services in the field. In everyday life, it is, of course, very nice to work in an architecturally beautiful environment, in a location easily accessible from basically anywhere. As an OP Pohjola employee, you are entitled to
- Structured model for professional career advancement
- Possibility to enhance your own skillset while working with highly talented teams
- Comprehensive occupational healthcare
- Sport and cultural benefits
- Benefits and discounts on OP Pohjola's own products
Please send your application at the latest by Sunday 29.11.2026. If you have questions about this position or what it's like to work at OP Pohjola, please contact Product Owner Jyrki Koistinen (tel. 050 4868 994) between 8.30 AM – 9.00 AM Mon-Fri.
Background Checks Required For The Position
We operate in the financial sector and our business is founded on trust and accountability. For this reason, we will check the successful candidate's credit history, corporate connections and potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the successful candidate must take a drug test and will be subject to a security clearance vetting by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.
OP Pohjola
OP Pohjola is a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want everyone to feel welcome, respected, and appreciated. We believe that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us stronger. Growth comes from embracing these differences and learning from one another. We encourage everyone to apply for opportunities with us. We're delighted that you're interested in joining us on our journey.
We are owned by our customers and are the most attractive employer in the financial sector in Finland. OP Pohjola employs over 15 000 professionals in the field. Working with us is meaningful not only to our employees but also to others, as Finland’s largest financial institution, we help build a more hopeful future through our work. We’ve been doing this for over 120 years.
