Platform Engineer – Redefining the Future of Data Sovereignty Permanent

About the Company

This innovative, privately-held technology company based in Dublin, Ireland, is pioneering a new era in data sovereignty. With cutting-edge solutions designed to safeguard and empower data ownership, the company is committed to enabling privacy, control, and compliance for organizations around the globe. Their mission is bold: to rewrite the story of how data is secured, managed, and scaled in an increasingly digital world. At their core, they believe in pushing boundaries and achieving excellence through simplicity. They are building a team of explorers, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about creating technology that has a real-world impact.

The Opportunity

They are currently seeking a Platform Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This person will play a key role in designing and building scalable, secure, and efficient internal platforms that enable fast, reliable software delivery and empower development teams. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems and help shape the internal backbone of an ambitious tech company from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain developer platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and scaling using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps principles.
• Drive improvements in system performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Enhance observability and reliability through modern monitoring tools and practices.
• Lead the development of self-service tooling for internal teams.
• Support incident response efforts and help maintain system uptime and resilience.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

What They’re Looking For Technical Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, MAAS, or Juju.
• Experience with OpenStack or public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong Linux system administration background.
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK).
• Solid understanding of networking and cloud security principles.
• Experience with Proxmox and SQL/NoSQL databases is a plus.

Soft Skills

• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for building robust internal systems.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for team success.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and share.

Experience

• Proven track record in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles.
• Experience supporting secure, scalable systems in production environments.

What’s in It for You (Spain)

• Private health and life insurance for you and your family.
• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere.
• Gym reimbursement program.
• Company bus line for Málaga-based employees.
• Personal learning and development budget.
• Hybrid work model with flexible hours.
• Three paid volunteering days per year.
• Generous employee referral program.