Specialist, GitHub (Helsinki/Oulu) — OP Pohjola
Company: OP Pohjola · Location: Helsinki or Oulu, Finland (Hybrid) · Type: Full-time Status: Not currently accepting applications · 27 people clicked apply · posted ~1 month before 2026-08-31
About the job
We are looking for a GitHub Specialist who is passionate about improving the developer experience and advancing modern platform services. In this role, you will work with DevOps, automation, security, and platform engineering while helping shape how software development is carried out at OP Pohjola today and in the future. The position combines hands-on technical work, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
The position is available either in Helsinki or Oulu. Like the rest of OP Pohjola, we work flexibly, combining both office days and remote work in Finland.
Key responsibilities
Platform configuration and management
- Maintain and develop shared configurations for GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory platforms.
- Define organization-wide policies (repository policies, branch protection rules, artifact governance).
- Manage integrations such as Entra ID, CI/CD pipelines, and security tooling.
Compliance and governance
- Ensure platform services meet financial industry requirements, including auditing, access management, and traceability.
- Participate in risk management (supply chain risk mitigation, pipeline security).
- Document and audit processes, including access reviews and exception-handling procedures.
Self-service solutions
- Build self-service capabilities for developers (repository provisioning, pipeline template solutions).
- Automate recurring tasks using Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code.
- Continuously improve Developer Experience (DevEx).
Collaboration
- Support development teams in platform adoption and best practices.
- Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and evaluation of new capabilities.
What they’re looking for
- Strong experience with DevOps tools and practices (GitHub, CI/CD, artifact management).
- Understanding of identity and access management (SSO, SCIM, IAM, Entra ID).
- Experience with automation technologies such as Terraform and GitHub Actions.
- Programming experience in Java, Python, or Bash.
- Strong understanding of cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
- Experience leveraging AI in software development and automation; experience developing AI agents is an advantage.
Security & compliance
- Understanding of secure SDLC practices (SAST, DAST, SCA, supply chain security).
- Experience in regulated environments (financial services, audit-driven).
- Ability to balance security requirements with a positive developer experience.
- Professional working proficiency in English; Finnish is an advantage.
Why OP Pohjola
One of the largest software companies in Finland; the Development and Technologies organization employs 5,000 IT professionals. Uses a “70/20/10 rule” (70% daily tasks, 20% improving how you work, 10% learning new things) plus OP Tech Academy. Benefits include a personnel fund, employee banking/insurance/loan terms, occupational health care, and lunch/sport/cultural benefits.
Application details
- Application period open until Sunday 6.9.2026.
- Questions: Product Owner Jorma Rättö (tel. +358 50 549 0185); reachable Tue 25.8. 15:00–16:00 and Tue 1.9. 15:00–16:00.
- The role involves a credit-history check, drug test, and security clearance vetting by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.