Title:  Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled GitHub, Automation & DevOps Engineer (IC Level 3) specialising in backend development and automation engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Go (Golang), automation of developer workflows, and a strong passion for DevOps, security, and AI-driven solutions. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust automation pipelines for GitHub, enhancing testing frameworks, and developing AI-powered log analysis and security features.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and optimising GitHub workflows, managing build and security pipelines, supporting teams globally, and being on-call for incident response.

Job Requirements

GitHub Automation & Operations

• Design, implement, and maintain automation tools and workflows for GitHub repositories using Go.
• Develop GitHub Actions, bots, and integrations to streamline code review, CI/CD, and release processes.
• Manage and optimise GitHub security features, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.

Build, Security & Test Pipelines

• Architect and develop secure, reliable build and deployment pipelines.
• Automate security checks, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reporting within CI/CD workflows.
• Build and enhance automated test frameworks to improve code quality, test coverage, and deployment confidence.
• Integrate testing and reporting tools into CI/CD pipelines for real-time visibility.

AI-Driven Log & Security Analysis 

• Develop AI/ML solutions to analyze application and system logs.
• Detect anomalies, surface actionable insights, and automate incident response workflows.

Support & Collaboration

• Provide technical support for automation, CI/CD, and DevOps tools to internal engineering teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, Security, and AI/ML teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support teams globally and be on-call for operational incidents.

Key Areas of Focus

• GitHub: Responsible for Operation, Consulting, and Automation.
• Automation: End-to-end automation of developer workflows and infrastructure.
• DevOps: Deep integration with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines.
• Security: Building secure pipelines, automating security checks, vulnerability scanning, and compliance.
• AI & Machine Learning: Applying AI/ML techniques to operational data for proactive insights.
• Support & Enablement: Empowering engineering teams with robust tooling and support.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in manual intervention for developer workflows.
• Support and GitHub Build Creation.
• Increased automation and visibility in test frameworks.
• Improved detection and response to security and operational incidents.
• Positive feedback from engineering teams regarding automation and support.
• Strategic advice on infrastructure setup, automation, and testing.

Education

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years using GitHub and Go in production.
• Proven track record of building automation for developer workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions).

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang).
• Experience with GitHub actions, automation tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Docker).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Experience or interest with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., CoPilot, Cursor) for log analysis is a plus.
• Understanding of security best practices in software development and DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Prior work in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
• Cloud expertise in Azure.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Independent worker with mentoring capabilities.

About NetApp

We hire talented people and support them to do what they do best. We take pride in offering an exciting and innovative workplace, with opportunities to grow no matter where you are in your career. Looking after our people is an important part of how we do business. NetApp is consistently rated as one of the world’s best places to work.

Working for NetApp you will:

• Be rewarded with competitive salaries and bonuses
• Directly shape and influence the future of cloud - our products are in use by many of the biggest companies in the world
• Take advantage of 5 paid volunteer days each year
• Enjoy a shortened work week (5 extra vacation days to be used outside of summer vacation)
• Enjoy a flexible working environment, and a focus on employee health and wellbeing
• Participate in an employee stock purchase program
• Work with a fun, talented and diverse team

NetApp Iceland is proud to be recognised for

• VR Company of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025
• VR Family Friendly Company of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025
• VR Exemplary Company of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025