--- title: 'DevOps Engineer at FreeBalance' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/devops-engineer-freebalance-krakow-bscqjtw6pn3z' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # DevOps Engineer at FreeBalance - **Company:** FreeBalance - **Location:** Krakow, Poland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/freebalance.com/effd356a-ba05-4949-99cd-1178df88fd23 ## Job description ## About FreeBalance FreeBalance is a purpose-led global technology company empowering governments to achieve transparent, accountable, and effective public financial management through its proprietary FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, a comprehensive Government Resource Planning (GRP) solution designed exclusively for the public sector. With over 40 years of experience supporting governments worldwide, FreeBalance drives digital transformation across the entire budget cycle—from policy-based budgeting and accounting to human resource management, performance measurement, treasury, and revenue management—all within a scalable, unified platform that supports fiscal transparency, citizen engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Position Summary As a DevOps Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, automation, and optimization of our deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with Developers, Functional Analysts, QA, and the Infrastructure team to deliver scalable, maintainable, and highly reliable applications. This role requires deep expertise in modern CI/CD practices, cloud architecture, and infrastructure as code. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a passion for continuous innovation, performance optimization, and automation. ## Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & CI/CD Management ● Design, develop, and maintain modern, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using contemporary DevOps technologies. ● Build, maintain, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines leveraging Jenkins and Maven to ensure seamless software delivery. ● Architect and manage R&D’s AWS cloud environments, ensuring high availability and system resilience. ● Ensure applications and infrastructure are optimized for performance, scalability, and security. System Reliability & Operations ● Collaborate with development teams to define operational requirements and ensure seamless application functionality. ● Troubleshoot and resolve integration and deployment issues across multiple environments. Technical Leadership & Innovation ● Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, frameworks, deployment methodologies, and industry trends. ● Evaluate new tools and technologies that can improve operational efficiency, maintainability, and infrastructure reliability. ● Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to strategic technology decisions. Cross-Team Collaboration ● Work closely with Developers, Functional Analysts, QA and the Infrastructure team to deliver product enhancements and new functionality securely and efficiently. ● Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation sessions, and retrospectives. ● Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement ● Recommend improvements to infrastructure frameworks, deployment processes, and operational practices. ● Contribute to the evolution of FreeBalance engineering standards and delivery methodologies. ● Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on maintainability, performance, and customer satisfaction. ## Experience & Qualifications (Required) Education & Experience ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline. ● Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or infrastructure roles for enterprise-scale applications. ● Proven experience designing and supporting large, complex applications in collaborative Agile environments. DevOps Technical Expertise ● Advanced hands-on expertise managing and scaling infrastructure within AWS. Strong experience administering CI/CD automation servers, specifically Jenkins. ● Deep understanding of build automation tools, highly proficient with Maven. ● Good understanding of major RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) tooling related to backup and restore operations ● Proficiency with Git and branching conventions. ● Experience with automated testing, debugging, and performance profiling tools. ● Knowledgeable in scripting languages: Bash, Groovy (Jenkins), Windows PowerShell Interpersonal & Leadership ● Excellent communication and collaboration skills. ● Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail. Other ● Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. ● Organized, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. ● Ability to work effectively in a distributed, multicultural, and global environment. ## Preferred Experience ● Experience developing and supporting enterprise software, ERP, GRP, IFMIS, or other large-scale business applications. ● Experience with cloud-native application environments and containerized deployments. ● AWS certifications (DevOps, Solutions Architect) would be an asset. ● Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. ● Familiarity and hands-on experience with relevant AI tools and technologies. ● Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, e.g., Terraform, Ansible ## Why This Role Matters FreeBalance solutions support governments around the world in achieving transparency, accountability, and effective management of public resources. The stability, security, and performance of these solutions directly influence how public sector organizations manage budgets, finances, human resources, procurement, and performance reporting. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the operational backbone of our products, ensuring that powerful functionality is delivered securely and reliably. Your work will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, product adoption, and the continued evolution of FreeBalance's digital government platform. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process. ## About FreeBalance ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: FreeBalance provides AI-powered public financial management (PFM) and Government Resource Planning (GRP) software exclusively for governments worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (last known funding: Series B in 2002) - **Headquarters**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1984 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industries: Public Financial Management (PFM), Government Resource Planning (GRP), digital government transformation - Target customers: National, state, and local governments – B2G (business-to-government), including fragile/post‑conflict states and advanced economies - Mission: Improve citizen wellbeing by helping governments align resources with priorities, build trust, and deliver results through transparent, accountable, and AI‑enabled financial systems ## Products & Services - **FreeBalance Accountability Suite™** – A modular, scalable GRP platform that covers budgeting, commitment accounting, expenditure management, treasury management, procurement, payroll, civil service management, and fiscal transparency portals. Designed exclusively for government needs. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: ~$19.2 M (latest estimated) | **Total Funding**: $5.6 M (one known Series B round in 2002) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named; partners include governments in 30+ countries (e.g., South Sudan, Kosovo, Timor‑Leste); signatory of the UN Global Compact - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 20% YoY to ~158 employees (as of latest data) - Platform manages over $425 B in government budgets across 30 countries - Customers achieved average 24.5% improvement in PFM performance (PEFA assessments) - Software costs 225% less than Tier 1 ERP providers over five‑year TCO ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive government focus**: Only PFM/GRP solution designed from the ground up for the public sector, with commitment accounting, budget controls, and fiscal transparency built in - **Proven reform track record**: 40‑year history with higher implementation success rates and measurable PEFA improvements - **AI‑native and ethical**: Embedded intelligence with responsible AI frameworks, sovereign data control, and inclusive innovation - **Cost leadership**: Significantly lower total cost of ownership vs. Tier 1 ERP alternatives ## Strategic Focus - Expanding AI‑native capabilities to help governments move from legacy systems to real‑time, data‑driven decision‑making - Deepening PFM reform partnerships in fragile and emerging economies while serving advanced democracies (U.S., Canada) - Strengthening ethical governance and transparency safeguards as a differentiator - Building open ecosystems for sovereign data control and inclusive citizen services ## Why Work Here - **Work that Matters**: Directly contribute to improving governance, reducing corruption, and enhancing citizen wellbeing in countries around the world - **Diverse & Global Team**: 45 nationalities, operations in 25+ countries – emphasis on building local talent - **Continuous Learning**: Exposure to global experts and high‑impact government projects - **Career Variety**: Roles in accounting, finance, IT, software development, consulting, and support - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Not explicitly stated, but global distributed team suggests flexibility; corporate head office in Ottawa, Canada ## Sources 1. [freebalance.com – About Us](https://www.freebalance.com/en/about/) 2. [freebalance.com – Careers](https://www.freebalance.com/en/careers/) 3. [linkedin.com – FreeBalance Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/freebalance) 4. [freebalance.com – Company Overview Brochure PDF](https://www.freebalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Company-overview-brochure-Feb-2026-DIGITAL-USE.pdf) 5. 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