Infrastructure Engineer – Warsaw

As an Infrastructure Engineer at QED in Warsaw, you will work primarily with declarative tooling like NixOS, k3s, and Terraform. Your main responsibilities will include planning infrastructure layouts, selecting components, deploying and testing infrastructure in various environments, maintaining monitoring and alerting systems, and potentially interacting with clients to ensure their data remains secure within their borders.

To apply for the Infrastructure Engineer position at QED, candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field. Additional qualifications include a strong background in software engineering, automation, and a broad understanding of technology, including Linux internals, networking, and databases. Proficiency in English is also a must.

Yes, QED offers a flexible work arrangement where you can work remotely. However, as an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be required to be physically present in the Warsaw office for at least 2-3 days a week. This hybrid model allows for collaboration with your team while also supporting remote work flexibility.

As an Infrastructure Engineer at QED, you will primarily use declarative tools such as NixOS, k3s, and Terraform to manage and deploy infrastructure. You’ll be working on bare metal servers with some cloud components, focusing on automation and ensuring robust performance and security across the environments you manage.

The culture at QED is collaborative, socially conscious, and driven by a shared mission to make a positive impact in healthcare and agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll work in an environment that values emotional intelligence, a willingness to learn from cultural diversity, and promotes ownership and exploration of new technologies.

When facing failures in infrastructure deployments, I approach issue resolution methodically. First, I analyze logs and monitoring alerts to identify the root cause. Then, I work towards replicating the issue in a controlled environment if possible. After troubleshooting, I implement fixes and conduct thorough tests before redeploying to ensure stability.

Automation is critical in infrastructure management as it reduces human error, saves time, and allows for consistent deployment of resources. By utilizing tools like Terraform and NixOS, I can create reproducible environments that ensure reliability, scalability, and efficient resource management, which are vital for organizations focused on impactful work like QED.

I have worked extensively with bare metal servers by selecting suitable hardware for various deployments, configuring the systems, and ensuring optimal performance. My experience includes understanding hardware specifications, managing resources effectively, and troubleshooting hardware-related issues to maintain high availability for critical applications.

Ensuring security in infrastructure deployment involves implementing best practices such as using secure configurations, regularly updating systems, and employing network segmentation. I also conduct regular security audits and stay informed about vulnerabilities to patch systems proactively and maintain compliance with security standards.

My approach to monitoring and alerting systems includes setting up comprehensive monitoring solutions that track system performance metrics and key application behaviors. I prioritize the importance of configurable alerts to notify relevant team members during incidents, ensuring quick responses, and minimizing downtime.

I embrace cultural diversity by being open-minded, respectful, and eager to learn from my colleagues. Effective communication and understanding different perspectives enhance collaboration and creativity in problem-solving. I actively engage with team members to foster a positive working atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

Staying current with emerging technologies is essential. I regularly follow industry blogs, attend webinars, and participate in online communities. I also set aside time for hands-on experimentation with new tools and frameworks to see their real-world applications, ensuring I can bring innovative solutions to my role as an Infrastructure Engineer.

I anticipate challenges like ensuring infrastructure performance under varying load conditions and maintaining data compliance across different regions. I would address these challenges by doing thorough capacity planning, leveraging monitoring tools to anticipate issues before they arise, and continuously collaborating with stakeholders to adapt to local regulations effectively.

Documentation is vital in engineering processes as it facilitates knowledge sharing, aids troubleshooting, and serves as a user manual for deploying and maintaining systems. I believe in maintaining clear and concise documentation that evolves organically alongside the infrastructure to account for changes and new learnings.

I want to work for QED as an Infrastructure Engineer because of the organization’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in global health and food security. Being part of a team that merges technology with social good greatly motivates me, and I am eager to contribute my skills to support mission-driven projects.