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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer DevOps Platform - **Company:** Syngenta - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Scientific Computating, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, Istio, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e18069061185e2e2320e1391fa0d1a144 ## About the Role **What You Bring** * Demonstrable experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration. * Demonstrable experience in GitLab CI/CD platform design. * Demonstrable experience in Terraform and infrastructure as code. * Demonstrable experience in Go, Python or Shell automation. * Demonstrable experience in AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review. * Demonstrable experience in shared platform / product thinking. * Demonstrable experience in operational standards design. * Demonstrable experience in technical leadership without line authority. * Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native services. * Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions. * Demonstrable experience in security best practices and compliance frameworks within DevOps environments. * Demonstrable experience in system architecture design and scalability planning for enterprise-level platforms. * Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Fluent English, written and spoken. **Bonus Points** * Experience in agriculture, life sciences, scientific computing or a regulated enterprise environment. * Experience building platforms, products or services used by multiple internal teams. * Experience working in distributed, international engineering organisations. * Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and advanced networking concepts. * Experience with database administration and data pipeline orchestration tools. ## Description We are looking for a Staff Engineer, DevOps Platform to lead the shared CI/CD, Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code platform that enables engineering teams to deliver with confidence. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced technology and agricultural R&D, partnering with engineers, product leaders and scientific stakeholders on capabilities with real-world impact. Help accelerate the digital capabilities that support more sustainable agriculture and scientific innovation. What You'll Do * Lead and apply deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Lead and apply deep expertise in GitLab CI/CD platform design to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Lead and apply deep expertise in Terraform and infrastructure as code to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Lead and apply deep expertise in Go, Python or Shell automation to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Lead and apply deep expertise in AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Lead and apply deep expertise in shared platform and product thinking to deliver durable, scalable outcomes. * Collaborate across engineering, product and scientific teams to translate complex needs into practical solutions. * Set a high bar for quality, documentation and thoughtful use of AI-assisted engineering. * Design and implement platform architecture decisions that balance scalability, reliability and developer experience across the organization. * Establish and maintain comprehensive monitoring, observability and incident response protocols to ensure platform stability and performance. * Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers on the platform team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. * Drive security and compliance initiatives within the platform, ensuring infrastructure meets organizational and industry standards., * Meaningful impact: help build technology that supports scientific innovation and sustainable agriculture. * Complex, modern challenges: work on high-scale platforms and systems with room for technical judgement. * Collaborative environment: partner with global engineering, R&D and product communities. * Growth: broaden your influence through challenging work, visible outcomes and a global network. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Industrializing your Data Science capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/178-industrializing-your-data-science-capabilities) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)