Digital Platforms Engineer (Galicia)
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Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Barcelona to define and automate infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable systems. The role involves designing robust monitoring tools, championing CI/CD practices, and applying automation throughout the organization., * Define and automate runtime infrastructure as code, both cloud and on-premises.
- Ensure secure and reliable systems by applying network and infrastructure security best practices.
- Design and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
- Champion CI/CD for development teams and support building, securing, and releasing applications.
- Apply automation everywhere possible to empower teams with self-service., * Define 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., * Weeks 1-2: Getting Started
- Complete 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 Exploration
- Participate in deploying key infrastructure components (using Terraform, Kubernetes).
- 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 Contribution
- Take 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.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate hands-on expertise with cloud providers, proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, and a strong problem-solving mindset. The position offers impactful work in a collaborative team environment., * Strong communicator, fluent in English (written and verbal).
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Proven team player: collaborative, supportive, and able to thrive in cross-functional teams.
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Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges., Hands-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 Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills, * Hands-on expertise with major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc).
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Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (especially Terraform).
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Extensive practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
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Comfortable in Linux/Unix, with a good grasp of system internals.
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Skilled at scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
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Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, HA concepts).
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Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD is a plus).
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Familiarity with modern monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
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Security-by-design thinker; knowledge of infrastructure and app security best practices, cloud vulnerabilities, compliance, and incident response.
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Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Soft Skills
- Proven 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.
Benefits & conditions
Galicia Híbrido EUR 55.000 - 75.000 Jornada completa Hace 14 días
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Servicios
Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment Career Development: Continuous training and coaching Social Benefits: Flexible compensation Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with remote work option, * Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies.
- Team: Opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
- General Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
- Impactful Work: Opportunity to participate in 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).
- Own canteen: Break with breakfast and lunch service, wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwich service.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with remote work option (Mon-Thu 8:30-17:30 and Fri 8:30-15:30; 3 days of remote work).
- Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
- Location: Sant Joan Despí.