Platform Engineer

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH
Badajoz, Spain
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Badajoz, Spain

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Proxy Servers
Azure
Bash
Databases
System Configuration
Continuous Integration
Linux
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Networking Basics
Prometheus
TCP/IP
Datadog
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Grafana
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker

Job description

Set up and customize monitoring/logging for a test environment.Assist in refining CI/CD pipelines and participate in at least one release process.Work with security team-review configurations, learn compliance and incident response flows.Weeks 5-8: Ownership and ContributionTake responsibility for one infrastructure module (cloud network, monitoring, or CI/CD workflow). Introduce a small automation improvement (new script or tool). Mentor junior engineers by walking through platform ops tasks.Present a review of security practices implemented and suggest an improvement.Join cross-functional meetings to inform and refine dev/ops collaboration.Continuous Learning:Regular catch-ups with peers.Scheduled follow-ups with manager to review progress and set development goals.Keep a log of questions, blockers, and suggestions for process improvement.What's great about working with us:Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people.Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape a global lighthouse project in the domain of digital currencies.Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.Own canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced!

Requirements

Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing team in Barcelona.Your ResponsibilitiesDefine and automate runtime infrastructure (networks, databases, proxies, and firewalls) as code, both cloud and on-premises.Ensure secure and reliable systems by applying network and infrastructure security best practices.Design, implement, and operate robust monitoring, logging, and alerting tools so engineers can confidently own their apps.Champion CI/CD for development teams-support them in building, securing, QA pipelining, packaging, and releasing applications.Apply automation everywhere possible, empower teams with self-service, and drive company-wide innovation.Technical Skills & ExperienceHands-on expertise with major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc). Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (especially Terraform). Extensive practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Comfortable in Linux/Unix, with a good grasp of system internals.Skilled at scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, HA concepts). Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD is a plus). Familiarity with modern monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Security-by-design thinker; knowledge of infrastructure and app security best practices, cloud vulnerabilities, compliance, and incident response.Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.Soft SkillsProven team player: collaborative, supportive, and able to thrive in cross-functional teams.Strong communicator, fluent in English (written and verbal). Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.Onboarding PlanWeeks 1-2: Getting StartedComplete introductions and gain access to all platforms/tools.Dive into company infrastructure-review architecture diagrams, environment setup guides, cloud policies, and CI/CD systems.Connect with team leads; shadow colleagues on daily ops and support routines.Weeks 3-4: Hands-On ExplorationParticipate in deploying key infrastructure components (using Terraform, Kubernetes).

About the company

Giesecke+Devrient ist ein weltweit tätiges Unternehmen für Sicherheitstechnologien, sowohl in der physischen als auch in der digitalen Welt. Milliarden von Menschen profitieren in ihrem privaten und geschäftlichem Alltag von G+D. Mit rund 11.600 Beschäftigten in 32 Ländern entwickeln, produzieren und vertreiben wir Produkte und Lösungen rund um die Absicherung von Bezahlvorgängen, Identitäten, Konnektivität und Daten.

Alles begann 1852 in Leipzig mit dem Druck von Wertpapieren. Heute ist unser Portfolio so vielseitig wie das moderne, mobile Leben. Wer mit Bargeld, Karte oder dem Smartphone bezahlt, nutzt mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit unsere Technologien.

Hinter all diesen Facetten steht ein gemeinsames Ziel: Creating Confidence – Vertrauen schaffen. Damit dies in allen Bereichen noch besser gelingt, untergliedert sich die Unternehmensgruppe seit 2017 in vier Unternehmensbereiche: in G+D Currency Technology, G+D Mobile Security, Veridos – ein Joint Venture mit der Bundesdruckerei – und in die börsennotierte secunet Security Networks AG.


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