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Senior Platform Engineer (Sant Joan Despí (BCN), ES)

@ Giesecke+Devrient
Sant Joan Despí, Catalonia, Spain
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Define infrastructure, Automate runtimes, Monitor systems
Requirements Summary:Senior Platform Engineer with infrastructure automation, network security, CI/CD, and self-service platform experience.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AWS, Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Bash, Python, GitOps, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog
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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with experience in infrastructure automation, network security, solid CI/CD practices, and enabling self‑service platforms for engineering teams. 


 


 


Your Responsibilities



  • 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.


 


 


Technical Skills & Experience



  • 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; knowledge of infrastructure and app security best practices, cloud vulnerabilities, compliance, and incident response.

  • 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.


 


 


Onboarding Plan


 


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.


 


 


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!

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30 and Fri 8:30 – 15:30; 3 days of remote work).

  • Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easily accessible by public transport. 

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 


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