Iprova Sàrl
Permanent, full time (Hybrid 2-3 days in office) London, UK Who we are Iprova is a pioneering and fast-growing technology start-up with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and London, UK. We support some of the world's best-known technology companies in North America, Europe, and Japan to enable the products and services of tomorrow to be invented faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our advanced AI-based algorithms and software platform help our clients and in-house inventors create breakthrough innovations. We've helped customers file hundreds of patents in areas such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and communications, with our inventions cited by industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. The Opportunity Join our dynamic technical team and play a key role in building and securing the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven innovation platform. As a DevOps & Security Engineer, you will help design, deploy, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure while ensuring the highest standards of security, reliability, and scalability across all our systems. You will work closely with our engineering teams, embedding security and operational excellence into every layer of our platform - from Kubernetes workloads to CI/CD pipelines and cloud identity management. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platform Experience with workstation management, including proficiency in related tools such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure using Kubernetes clusters on Azure Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for Kubernetes deployments Create and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and modern pipeline tooling Implement Dagger-based pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Argo Workflows) Support engineering teams with secure, reliable, and efficient deployment practices Security & Reliability Implement security best practices across infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, and CI/CD pipelines Manage identity, access control, and secrets across cloud and Kubernetes environments Monitor system performance, reliability, and security across all environments Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, and overall security posture Skills and Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field Proven industry experience operating Kubernetes in production cloud environments Hands-on experience managing infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform Solid understanding of cloud and container security best practices Experience with monitoring and observability tooling for cloud-native and Kubernetes systems Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams Work from the Shoreditch office 2-3 days a week Nice to Have Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD Familiarity with Dagger-based pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Argo Workflows) Experience creating and maintaining Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments Background in application security, penetration testing, or compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) Experience with secrets management tooling such as HashiCorp Vault or Azure Key Vault Soft Skills Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical, systematic mindset Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across engineering teams Ownership mindset - comfortable taking ideas from concept through deployment and iteration What we value Security-first thinking - building systems that are safe by design, not as an afterthought Operational rigour: you care deeply about reliability, observability, and reducing toil Pragmatism - choosing the right tool for the job, not just the latest trend Ownership from design through to production, including on-call and incident response Collaboration with engineering teams to uplift security and DevOps culture across the organisation Benefits of joining us Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern AI, from machine learning models to agentic systems Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance Real-World Impact: Build AI systems that accelerate global technological innovation Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow in ML engineering, product design, and systems architecture Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week from our Shoreditch
Permanent, full time (Hybrid 2-3 days in office) London, UK Who we are Iprova is a pioneering and fast-growing technology start-up with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and London, UK. We support some of the world's best-known technology companies in North America, Europe, and Japan to enable the products and services of tomorrow to be invented faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our advanced AI-based algorithms and software platform help our clients and in-house inventors create breakthrough innovations. We've helped customers file hundreds of patents in areas such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and communications, with our inventions cited by industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. The Opportunity Join our dynamic technical team and play a key role in building and securing the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven innovation platform. As a DevOps & Security Engineer, you will help design, deploy, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure while ensuring the highest standards of security, reliability, and scalability across all our systems. You will work closely with our engineering teams, embedding security and operational excellence into every layer of our platform - from Kubernetes workloads to CI/CD pipelines and cloud identity management. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platform Experience with workstation management, including proficiency in related tools such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure using Kubernetes clusters on Azure Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for Kubernetes deployments Create and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and modern pipeline tooling Implement Dagger-based pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Argo Workflows) Support engineering teams with secure, reliable, and efficient deployment practices Security & Reliability Implement security best practices across infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, and CI/CD pipelines Manage identity, access control, and secrets across cloud and Kubernetes environments Monitor system performance, reliability, and security across all environments Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, and overall security posture Skills and Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field Proven industry experience operating Kubernetes in production cloud environments Hands-on experience managing infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform Solid understanding of cloud and container security best practices Experience with monitoring and observability tooling for cloud-native and Kubernetes systems Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams Work from the Shoreditch office 2-3 days a week Nice to Have Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD Familiarity with Dagger-based pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Argo Workflows) Experience creating and maintaining Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments Background in application security, penetration testing, or compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) Experience with secrets management tooling such as HashiCorp Vault or Azure Key Vault Soft Skills Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical, systematic mindset Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across engineering teams Ownership mindset - comfortable taking ideas from concept through deployment and iteration What we value Security-first thinking - building systems that are safe by design, not as an afterthought Operational rigour: you care deeply about reliability, observability, and reducing toil Pragmatism - choosing the right tool for the job, not just the latest trend Ownership from design through to production, including on-call and incident response Collaboration with engineering teams to uplift security and DevOps culture across the organisation Benefits of joining us Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern AI, from machine learning models to agentic systems Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance Real-World Impact: Build AI systems that accelerate global technological innovation Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow in ML engineering, product design, and systems architecture Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week from our Shoreditch
Iprova Sàrl
Iprova is a pioneering and fast-growing technology start-up with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and London, UK. We support some of the world's best-known technology companies in North America, Europe, and Japan to enable the products and services of tomorrow to be invented faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our advanced AI-based algorithms and software platform help our clients and in-house inventors create breakthrough innovations. We've helped customers file hundreds of patents in areas such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and communications, with our inventions cited by industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. What you'll do Join our dynamic technical team and play a crucial role in building and scaling our innovative software infrastructure. We are looking for someone who thinks like an engineer, not just a developer. You enjoy understanding systems end-to-end, reasoning about performance, reliability, and trade-offs, and you are comfortable owning designs from concept through operation in production. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Designing and implementing robust, scalable web applications Architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems and APIs Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure on Azure Design and maintain robust containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes Implement and manage event-driven architectures Work with a variety of database technologies, including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL Essential Skills and Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Proven industry experience with Kubernetes and Docker Hands-on experience managing infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong understanding of event streaming and messaging queues Expertise in database systems including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL Proficiency in developing APIs using a backend framework (such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, or Express) Be comfortable with Unix systems Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset Work from the Shoreditch office 3 days a week What we value Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams Passion for building scalable, efficient software solutions Innovative approach to solving complex technical challenges Strong sense of initiative and product ownership Experience with AI and machine learning integration preferredgh deployment and iteration Benefits of joining us Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern AI, from machine learning models to agentic systems Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance Real-World Impact: Build AI systems that accelerate global technological innovation Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow in ML engineering, product design, and systems architecture Application If you are interested in this position please send us your CV and a letter detailing why you believe you are best suited for this project, to our email address . We look forward to hearing from you. Please note During periods where we receive very high numbers of applications, we will only reply to those we wish to advance. We will only use the information you give us for recruitment purposes. By submitting your details to apply for a position, you consent to have your personal details used to process the job application. We will treat the information in strict confidence.
Iprova is a pioneering and fast-growing technology start-up with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and London, UK. We support some of the world's best-known technology companies in North America, Europe, and Japan to enable the products and services of tomorrow to be invented faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our advanced AI-based algorithms and software platform help our clients and in-house inventors create breakthrough innovations. We've helped customers file hundreds of patents in areas such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and communications, with our inventions cited by industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. What you'll do Join our dynamic technical team and play a crucial role in building and scaling our innovative software infrastructure. We are looking for someone who thinks like an engineer, not just a developer. You enjoy understanding systems end-to-end, reasoning about performance, reliability, and trade-offs, and you are comfortable owning designs from concept through operation in production. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Designing and implementing robust, scalable web applications Architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems and APIs Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure on Azure Design and maintain robust containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes Implement and manage event-driven architectures Work with a variety of database technologies, including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL Essential Skills and Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Proven industry experience with Kubernetes and Docker Hands-on experience managing infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong understanding of event streaming and messaging queues Expertise in database systems including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL Proficiency in developing APIs using a backend framework (such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, or Express) Be comfortable with Unix systems Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset Work from the Shoreditch office 3 days a week What we value Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams Passion for building scalable, efficient software solutions Innovative approach to solving complex technical challenges Strong sense of initiative and product ownership Experience with AI and machine learning integration preferredgh deployment and iteration Benefits of joining us Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern AI, from machine learning models to agentic systems Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance Real-World Impact: Build AI systems that accelerate global technological innovation Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow in ML engineering, product design, and systems architecture Application If you are interested in this position please send us your CV and a letter detailing why you believe you are best suited for this project, to our email address . We look forward to hearing from you. Please note During periods where we receive very high numbers of applications, we will only reply to those we wish to advance. We will only use the information you give us for recruitment purposes. By submitting your details to apply for a position, you consent to have your personal details used to process the job application. We will treat the information in strict confidence.