Principal DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Lead the definition and execution of a long-term infrastructure/platform strategy aligned with business goals and R&D needs. Spearhead cross-organizational initiatives like multi-cloud strategies, disaster recovery architecture, and platform modernization. Craft resilient, scalable, and secure architectures. Conduct architectural reviews to pinpoint systemic issues, technical debt, and optimization opportunities. Define rollout plans for major changes like DB migrations, Kubernetes upgrades, and network redesigns to ensure uninterrupted service. Advance internal developer platforms and tools, including self-service infrastructure and golden paths/paved roads. Set up Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps standards with reusable patterns that balance productivity, security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Establish company-wide reliability practices using SLOs/SLIs and error budgets. Drive observability/alerting strategies. Reduce manual effort and improve mean time to recovery (MTTR) through automation and self-healing mechanisms. Identify and implement efficiency enhancements. Lead platform-wide security and compliance initiatives, including zero trust, encryption in transit/at rest, and regulatory compliance. Reinforce controls like segmentation, secrets management, access control, and vulnerability management to secure the software supply chain. Enhance cost transparency and governance. Identify cost optimization opportunities across cloud resources, databases, and services without sacrificing reliability or performance. Mentor DevOps Engineers, Senior DevOps Engineers, and Tech Leads. Contribute to promotion decisions. Develop learning paths and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the infrastructure community. Provide escalation support for critical incidents. Lead post-incident reviews and implement improvements to incident response processes and tooling.

Qualifications

1. Expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Pulumi/Terraform), and modern DevOps practices. 2. Hands-on experience with platform engineering at scale (developer platforms, paved roads, self-service). 3. Proven ability to design large-scale, distributed systems, balancing complexity, reliability, and cost. 4. Track record in translating business objectives into infrastructure strategy and technical roadmaps. 5. Strong leadership through influence (guiding multiple teams without direct authority). 6. Excellent communication in English (written and verbal), able to explain complex technical topics to mixed audiences. 7. Systems thinking: understanding of how infrastructure, applications, data, and security interact across the stack. 8. Expert-level troubleshooting and problem-solving in ambiguous, high-impact environments. 9. Deep awareness of industry trends and best practices (cloud, DevOps, platform engineering). 10. Advanced certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Architect, AWS SA Professional, CKA/CKAD/CKS, security certifications).

Benefits

- The freedom to work from home any day that works for you. - Enjoy 25 working days of paid vacation and Jornada Intensiva in August. - Top-notch Cigna health insurance (includes travel insurance, dental plan, psychologist and we cover pre-existing conditions too). - Save on meals! Enjoy a monthly allowance of 150€ and, in addition, a Flexible Remuneration plan with up to 70€. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on Ametller’s prepared dishes to level up your mealtime! - Flexible Remuneration options for your transportation needs. - Elevate your workspace. We provide a home-office setup allowance to ensure you have everything you need for a productive and comfortable work environment. - Free Spanish classes. - Boost your earning potential with our referral program that offers paid compensation. - Fuel your day with a daily office breakfast buffet and join our monthly events like football tournaments, wine tastings, hikes, kayaking and more!