Incident & Operations Engineer I
Sinch Sweden AB · Kalmar · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-30
Sinch Sweden AB is hiring an **Incident & Operations Engineer I** to join its Technical Operations Center team in Kalmar. Working on-site, the role focuses on incident management, monitoring internal alerts, troubleshooting at the software and network layers, and minimizing downtime for core services. Duties include documenting incidents, driving ongoing system optimizations, and collaborating with internal teams as well as operator and provider partners. The position operates within a **24/7 shift rotation**, which includes working nights and weekends. Applicants must hold a **bachelor’s degree in Computer Science**, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or possess equivalent professional experience. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required, alongside strong analytical problem-solving skills and the composure to manage urgent incidents under pressure. It is considered a strong advantage to have hands-on experience with incident management and platform monitoring, familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems, TCP/IP protocols, basic SQL, or a background in telecoms, wireless communication, and mobile standards such as GSM and 4G.
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses — including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, Tinder, and many others — rely on Sinch’s Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email.
Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey.
At Sinch we “Dream Big”, “Win Together”, “Keep it simple”, and “Make it Happen”. These values are our foundation!
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an Incident & Operations Engineer I to join our Technical Operations Center team in Kalmar. In this role, you will focus on incident management, ensuring smooth operations with internal systems, and providing critical support in resolving technical issues. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting our operator and provider partners to maintain high-quality service delivery.
We tackle every challenge together as a team, sharing the workload no matter how complex it gets! With our 24/7 operations, we are dedicated to resolving incidents swiftly and keeping business disruptions to an absolute minimum. To help us maintain this high standard of service, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth resolution of issues.
- Conduct in-depth troubleshooting at both the software and network layers to identify and resolve technical problems.
- Act as Incident Manager for our core services, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing system downtime.
- Monitor internal alerts and ensure incidents are managed and escalated as needed.
- Document and track alerts and incidents for future improvements.
- Use insights from resolved incidents to drive ongoing system improvements and optimization. to ensure smooth resolution of issues.
REQUIREMENTS
Sinch is a tech company through and through where great ideas are listened to and often implemented - we want you to feel part of the bigger picture!
This role is full of challenges and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. To thrive here, you’ll need a curious mindset and a passion for learning. A “can-do” attitude will help you turn obstacles into opportunities and keep you moving forward.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both internal teams and external partners.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting software or system alerts.
- Composure: The ability to stay calm and focused in a high-pressure environment, especially when managing multiple tasks or urgent incidents.
- Flexibility: Ability to work in a 24/7 shift rotation, including nights and weekends.
- Location: Able to work onsite at our office in Kalmar, Sweden.
In addition to the above, it is a strong advantage if you have:
- Hands-on experience with incident management and platform monitoring.
- Understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Experience collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders, demonstrating accountability and the ability to take ownership of issues.
- Knowledge with UNIX and Linux systems.
- Background in telecoms and wireless communication.
- Understanding of mobile communications standards like GSM and 4G.
- Basic SQL skills.
Our corporate language is English, please submit your application in English
OUR HIRING PROCESS
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.
We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey. If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/.
No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us!