Application Administrator at Baltic IT Services | SEB, Riga
SEB is not just a bank. We are also a modern technology company with many talented IT professionals. There are more than 200 applications created and maintained by our dedicated technical teams. If you join our IT Services organization, you will help drive innovation for our IT platform solutions, working at the core of the banking sector with a team across the Baltics.
You can find here our job advertisement in Latvian here/Ar sludinājumu latviešu valodā var iepazīties šeit: SEB - Lietojumprogrammu administrators/-e Baltijas IT pakalpojumos | SEB, Rīga
Why you should join us
- Make real impact: Support and improve business-critical applications used across the bank and the Baltics.
- Own reliability and performance: Drive stability, security, and optimisations in production environments.
- Modernise the platform: Contribute to migration initiatives to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and increased automation.
- Grow your expertise: Work hands-on with container platforms, middleware, and messaging/event streaming in a complex environment.
About the role
You will oversee, manage, and maintain software applications, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with relevant regulations.
On-call: You will be part of a 5-person team with an on-call rotation, meaning on-call duty is typically every fifth week.
Your responsibilities will include
- Application deployment and maintenance, monitoring and performance optimisation, capacity planning, security, and compliance
- Resolving application-related issues, providing technical support to other organisational units, and mentoring junior administrators
- Performing performance tuning and optimisation, including root cause analysis in complex environments
- Supporting application migration initiatives to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Supporting the adoption of AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve operational efficiency, automation, and productivity
To thrive in this role, we believe you have
Must have
- Hands-on experience with middleware and application platforms in production environments
- Scripting skills to automate operational tasks
- Understanding of application and platform security (e.g., TLS, certificates, authentication/authorisation)
- Troubleshooting and performance tuning skills, able to analyse distributed systems and identify root causes
- Work proficient communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Collaborative mindset and ownership, including supporting colleagues and building trust with stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with container orchestration platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
- Experience with cloud migration initiatives, ideally to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with event streaming or messaging technologies (e.g., Redpanda, Sonic, or similar)
- Interest in applying AI tools to improve operational efficiency and automation
Tech stack you will work with
Java/Tomcat applications, container orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes), and event streaming or messaging technologies (Redpanda, Sonic, or similar).
What we offer
- Meaningful, challenging work in a highly skilled international team
- Supportive, inclusive culture with modern, ergonomic workspaces and dedicated relaxation areas
- Strong learning culture with unlimited access to SEB Campus for continuous development
- Extra vacation days and exclusive benefits on SEB banking products
- Health insurance and wellbeing support, including mental health initiatives
- Hybrid working model and flexible work schedule
2.250 € - 3.700 € a month
(before tax deduction).
The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate. Overall remuneration package consists of the salary together with other benefits.
Do you want to be a part of SEB?
Welcome to join our inspiring culture and dedicated team distributed across the Baltic states and beyond.
We are looking forward to your application by June 19, 2026.
Learn more about working at SEB https://www.seb.lv/en/career
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
*Candidate must meet the requirements of Article 34.5 of the Credit Institutions Law
**AS "SEB banka” (Reg. No. 40003151743)