STARK Group IT is looking for a Backend Infrastructure Operations Lead

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for ensuring smooth backend operations? Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach who excels at collaborating with external partners? If so, then this Backend Infrastructure Operation Lead role is the perfect opportunity for you!

Welcome to Group IT

Welcome to Group IT
When joining Group IT, you will be joining a digital transformation journey as we replace our legacy monoliths and transition towards a modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT, a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, is responsible for delivering groupwide business-critical IT solutions. We strive to modernise and reimagine the IT landscape to ensure both scalability and composability to meet existing and future business needs, and we would like your help to rethink the way things are done in our industry to offer our customers a superior experience

Key Responsibilities:
As a Backend Infrastructure Operation Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the flawless operation of our entire backend infrastructure in an outsourced environment - This includes Backup & Archive, Storage, Network, Compute, and Cloud Governance. The primary responsibility is to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of IT infrastructure through effective collaboration with external partners. This includes acting as the main liaison with partners, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring adherence to SLAs. The role involves proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues, developing strategies for continuous improvement, and coordinating with internal stakeholders such as Security and Infrastructure Operations.

Key duties include planning and implementing infrastructure changes and releases, monitoring capacity and performance trends, and enforcing security policies. Additionally, the Backend Infrastructure Operation Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans to ensure timely recovery in case of disruptions. This ensures that the IT infrastructure remains robust, secure, and capable of supporting the organization's needs.

What You Bring:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. They must possess an in-depth understanding of backup, archive, storage, compute, network, and cloud technologies, along with hands-on experience managing complex infrastructure environments. Proven experience in vendor management is essential, including establishing and maintaining effective partnerships, negotiating contracts, and managing performance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement effective solutions. Additionally, excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial for building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working in an outsourced IT environment.

• Experience with ITIL incident and problem management processes.

• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Workplace is in Aarhus, Denmark.

Want to know more and apply?
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Head of IT Operation Thorbjørn Kloster, [email protected], +45 29 47 12 15 for any specific questions regarding the role.

STARK Group
STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C

At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individual of all backgrounds to join us in creating and enclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authintic selves to work.

Agency Policy
STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.

Location: Frederiksberg (Head Office)

Additional location: