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# Staff Engineer Devops Platform

- **Company:** Syngenta
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/staff-engineer-devops-platform-en-madrid-ID-368232758

## About the Role

Compensaciones / Beneficios * Lead Kubernetes and container orchestration initiatives for scalable outcomes * Lead GitLab CI/CD platform design for durability and scale * Lead Terraform and infrastructure as code efforts * Lead automation using Go, Python or Shell * Promote AI-assisted engineering with rigorous reviews * Apply platform and product thinking to cross-team needs * Translate complex requirements into practical platform solutions * Define and maintain monitoring, observability and incident response * Mentor junior/mid-level engineers on the platform team * Drive security and compliance initiatives across the platform Responsabilidades * Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration * Deep expertise in GitLab CI/CD platform design * Deep expertise in Terraform and infrastructure as code * Proficiency in Go, Python or Shell automation * Experience with AI-assisted engineering and rigorous reviews * Strong platform and product thinking * Ability to
collaborate with engineering, product and scientific teams * Commitment to quality, documentation and security practices * Experience in monitoring/observability and incident response * Mentoring skills across a platform team Requisitos principales *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the shared CI/CD, Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code platform to empower engineering teams to deliver with confidence.You will partner with engineers, product leaders and scientists to scale capabilities that enhance sustainable agriculture and scientific innovation.You will shape the platform to balance scalability, reliability and developer experience, driving high quality and secure engineering practices.This is a hands-on, cross-functional leadership opportunity with a strong emphasis on platform thinking and AI-assisted engineering for real-world impact.Compensaciones / Beneficios * Lead Kubernetes and container orchestration initiatives for scalable outcomes * Lead GitLab CI/CD platform design for durability and scale * Lead Terraform and infrastructure as code efforts * Lead automation using Go, Python or Shell * Promote AI-assisted engineering with rigorous reviews * Apply platform and product thinking to cross-team needs * Translate complex requirements into practical platform solutions * Define and maintain monitoring, observability and incident response * Mentor junior/mid-level engineers on the platform team * Drive security and compliance initiatives across the platform Responsabilidades * Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration * Deep expertise in GitLab CI/CD platform design * Deep expertise in Terraform and infrastructure as code * Proficiency in Go, Python or Shell automation * Experience with AI-assisted engineering and rigorous reviews * Strong platform and product thinking * Ability to collaborate with engineering, product and scientific teams * Commitment to quality, documentation and security practices * Experience in monitoring/observability and incident response * Mentoring skills across a platform team Requisitos principales *


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