About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-onIT Automation Engineering Managerto build and scale our newly formed IT Automation Engineering team.
This cross-functional role will bridge the gap between software and automations engineering, IT administration and IT infrastructure engineering/DevOps.
You will be responsible for defining the technical architecture of our internally built software, integrations and automations, steering the development of internal software tools, and establishing software engineering standards within the IT operational ecosystem.
You’ll be part of a culture where everyone is respected, included, and encouraged to grow. We value continuous learning, uphold a high work ethic, and have fun along the way
Your daily tasks will include:
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of automation and software development engineers.
Foster an agile, collaborative culture centered on best software development practices.
Architect, develop, and maintain automations, internal business applications, and integrations connecting our IT platforms and business systems.
Bridge the gap between engineering rigor and decentralized development.
By using DevOps/SRE practices, build automated environments for both for internally-developed applications, as well as low-code platforms and vibe-coded applications used by other business units.
Stay hands-on with design, code, and reviews to provide leverage and unblock the team.
Ensure strong execution: clear priorities, predictable delivery, measurable outcomes.
Partner with business, security and engineering teams to align on requirements, standards and integrations
Your qualifications:
7+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years of experience leading development or technical teams.
Strong hands-on capability and willingness to contribute technically (up to 50% of time).
Extensive, production-level development experience using languages such as Python or JavaScript (Node.js) for deep system automations, custom middleware development, and dashboarding.
Profound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), API architecture, version control (Git), and CI/CD orchestration.
Solid grounding in DevOps/SRE principles applied to software deployments, cloud integrations and low-code infrastructure.
Fundamental knowledge of IAM architecture (Least Privilege, RBAC, JIT access) and core enterprise federation/provisioning standards (SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Proven knowledge on workflow engines (e.g., Zapier, Make, N8N).
General knowledge of modern IT infrastructure management ecosystems. This includes proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), Mobile Device Management (MDM) architectures (e.g., Jamf, Intune), and modern cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems (e.g. Okta, Entra ID).
Exposure to or strong interest in leveraging generative AI toolsets, LLM APIs, and AI-assisted app development environments (vibe-coding).
Our tech stack:
Infra: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Atlantis
Engineering Tools:Postman, Git, GitHub Copilot, PhpStorm, Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus.
Remote work Tools:Jira, Miro, Google Workspace, Slack.
Development Practices:Pair Programming, Code Reviews, Continuous Integration/Deployment.
What we offer:
A global, inclusive team that’s as supportive as it is ambitious and serious about getting things done
An opportunity to work remotely or in a modern and welcoming office in Riga
Flexible working hours (start your day as late as 11 AM)
Private health insurance
2 extra paid days off to focus on your mental or physical well-being
1 extra paid day off to celebrate a Birthday or any other celebration of your choice
Internal and external learning opportunities
Access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons, both on-site and online
Free and healthy lunch if you work from the Rīga office
Design and order your own merch using our platforms with an employee discount
Exciting team-building events and parties you’ll never forget!
FYUL is the engine that powers on-demand commerce at global scale.
Formed in 2024 through the merger of Printful, Printify, and Snow Commerce, we bring together tech, talent, and infrastructure to help people turn ideas into beautiful products.
From solo creators to entertainment giants, FYUL powers merch that connects with millions, backed by advanced tech, premium production, and global reach.
We're a fast-growing global company working toward powering great brands, great experiences, and great people.
We are an equal-opportunity workplace. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and work experience.
If you think you’d excel in this role, send us your resume in English, showing us why you are the right person for the job.
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AS Printful Latvia (Reģ. Nr. 40203050078)
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