IT Cloud Platform Engineer

Do you want to develop the technology that connects research, data and business? AquaGen AS is a research-oriented breeding company that develops, produces and supplies genetic starting material and fertilized eggs to the global aquaculture industry. Our business is built on more than 50 years of targeted breeding work, research and development. AquaGen, headquartered in Trondheim, with production operations in Heim, Tingvoll, Ørsta and Steigen, as well as activity in Ås. The company group has more than 300 employees and international operations in Denmark, Scotland and Chile. Through research, genetics and secure production, we contribute to healthier and more robust fish and a more sustainable aquaculture industry We are looking for an IT Cloud Platform Engineer Technology and data is a key driver to AquaGen’s development across production, research and administration. To strengthen our internal expertise, we are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer. In this newly established role, you will develop and manage infrastructure and analytics solutions in AWS, Azure and our Fabric data platform. Acting as a technical link between internal expert teams and external technology partners, you will ensure that Aquagen’s platforms, dataflows and integrations support research, production, reporting and datasharing in a secure and efficient way. You will be supported by a strong team You will be part of AquaGen’s IT and digital team, working closely with the IT Manager, our R&D department, production OT and other subject matter experts and external technology partners. You will have significant influence within your area of expertise, while architecture, priorities, and technology choices are developed and aligned in close collaboration with relevant expert teams. Key responsibilities • Develop and manage cloud, analytic and platform infrastructure across AWS, Azure and Microsoft Fabric. • Develop and maintain integrations and technical interfaces between systems, data sources, cloud platforms and production-related solutions. • Technical responsibility for our R&D department compute and analytics platform on AWS • Drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement through shell scripting, (e.g. Bash), and Infrastructure as Code. • Contribute to secure, stable and auditable operations through configuration management, technical documentation, change control and risk-mitigation measures. • Work closely with R&D, production, specialist functions and external technology partners to develop effective cloud, data and analytics solutions that support both research and production. Who are we looking for? You have a strong understanding of technology and enjoy working at the intersection of cloud, platform, data and integrations. You are analytical, structured and curious about how technology creates business value, with the ability to see connections between business needs, systems, data and security. You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and are motivated to help strengthen AquaGen’s internal technology capabilities. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, build strong relationships, and can document and explain technical solutions in a clear and accessible manner. The working language for this position is English. Knowledge of Norwegian and Spanish is considered an advantage. Professional Qualifications • Higher education in IT or a related technical field or equivalent professional experience. • Solid experience with cloud and platform technology, primarily AWS and secondarily Azure. A willingness and motivation to work across both platforms is essential. • Experience with integrations, enterprise systems and service integration. • Experience with secure configuration and cloud/platform security. • Experience with automation, scripting, programming or Infrastructure as Code. Additional experience that is beneficial Experience with Microsoft Fabric, data platforms, BI solutions, APIs, DevOps or system integrations is considered an advantage. Familiarity with governance, vendor management, IT/OT environments and security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIS2 is also valuable. We do not expect you to know everything from day one. What matters most is that you have a solid foundation in cloud and platform technology, an understanding of how technologies fit together, and the motivation to keep developing. What you can expect from us You will play a key role in the continued development of AquaGen’s digital platforms, with the opportunity to influence solutions, technology choices and ways of working. You will be part of a positive and informal working environment, collaborating closely with skilled colleagues locally, nationally and internationally. The position reports to the IT Manager. Some travel to our national and international locations should be expected. These visits will be an important part of collaborating with the different teams and gaining insight into how our solutions are used across the business. We offer competitive salary and benefits, attractive insurance and pension schemes, and a workplace at our headquarters at Pirsenteret in Trondheim. About AquaGen At AquaGen, we are business-oriented, collaborative, honest and accountable, knowledgeable and innovative, and committed to quality. We work closely with one another and across all parts of our value chain. Together, we contribute to a meaningful mission: providing healthy, high-quality fish eggs to the aquaculture industry and supporting responsible and sustainable food production from the sea. AquaGen – Seeds of vitality Kvalifikasjoner Higher education in Information Technology or related technical field Solid experience with cloud and platform technology, primarily AWS and secondarily Azure Experience with integrations, enterprise systems and service integration Experience with secure configuration practices and hands-on security work in cloud and platform environments Experience with automation, scripting, programming or Infrastructure as Code Vi tilbyr Competitive salary and benefits Attractive insurance and pension schemes Positive and informal working environment