Connectivity Platform Engineer (Networking & Automation)

The team owns and develops the platform capabilities required to deliver secure and resilient connectivity services across cloud and on-premises environments. This includes cloud networking, infrastructure automation, CI/CD enablement, observability, and the automation of network configuration and operational processes. Our mission is to provide reusable, standardized, and automated solutions that reduce manual effort, improve service reliability, and enable faster, safer delivery of infrastructure and connectivity services., * Design, build, and operate cloud-based connectivity solutions that enable secure, reliable, and scalable communication between cloud workloads, on-premises environments, and enterprise services.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code to provision and manage cloud infrastructure, networking, and platform components in a consistent and automated way.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and efficient software delivery, including infrastructure and network changes.
• Develop scripts and automation solutions to manage network configuration, provisioning, and operational processes across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Ensure platform reliability, performance, and resilience by implementing monitoring, alerting, and observability best practices.
• Maintain and evolve platform documentation, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap by identifying opportunities to improve automation, reduce operational overhead, and enhance developer experience.
• Execute stakeholder communication plans, resolves issues, gathers and uses feedback, and strengthens customer and stakeholder relationships., It's ok if some of the technology or terminology mentioned here are new for you. We'll happily teach you. At adidas, we're keen to increase our team's diversity of backgrounds and skills, and we're more interested in the work you will produce than that work you've already produced in the past. If you'd love to work with us, then we'd love to hear from you.

MAIN TECHNOLOGIES WE USE:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub.
• Observability & Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana.
• Programming & Scritping, Python, Bash.
• Operating Systems: Linux.
• Data & Storage: SQL, NoSQL.
• Integration: REST APIs.
• Agile methodologies: Scrum/Kanban.

• College or university degree in IT, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of IT experience.

• Solid understanding of IP networking and routing protocols is essential.

• Strong automation and scripting skills, including experience with API integration.

• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including version control systems and CI/CD workflows.

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency in English (spoken and written).

• Experience working in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) on highly complex, global projects.

• Proactivity and "team player" attitude, with the ability to lead, mentor and collaborate effectively.

• Growth mindset focused on continuous learning, improvement and adaptability to change.

• Passion for the latest technologies and for delivering consumer/business value.

• Aptitude to learn and implement new technologies, with a hands-on and problem-solving approach.

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. * We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. At adidas, every day is a chance to flip the script. An invitation to take everything we know and re-invent it. Do it better. Never settling for good enough. Every day we get up, invent, adapt, improvise, find new ways to collaborate, and do the unexpected. We're creators, makers and doers. Helping athletes make a difference, not just in their games, but in their lives and in their world. It's an obsession. We've been doing this for more than 75 years. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, we've been defining sport culture since the beginning. And we're never done. Come be a part of shaping the future together with us., AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.