Infrastructure Team Lead

Giesecke & Devrient Gmbh; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Learning opportunities and conferences

Office in Barcelona

Job summary

Giesecke & Devrient Gmbh is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the design, implementation and management of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure in a Barcelona-based team. You will oversee CI/CD pipelines, IaC strategies, automation, and tooling to ensure robust production systems.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with engineering and QA, and stay ahead of cloud trends while supporting on-call rotations in a hybrid Barcelona office setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Systems Administration.
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure design and optimization.
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Networking, security, and monitoring fundamentals.
• Leadership and excellent communication; mentoring.
• Catalan or Spanish knowledge is a plus.
• Hybrid work model from Barcelona, Catalonia office.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, etc.).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate operational tasks, monitoring, logging, and alerting for production systems.
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues efficiently.
• Develop and enforce best practices for cloud architecture, security, and operations.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and other technical team members.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and techniques.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Bash

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Networking

Security best practices

Monitoring

Leadership

Communication

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead DevOps Engineer

Our client, a fast-growing SaaS company based in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Catalonia, is seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead the development and management of their cloud infrastructure. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments primarily on AWS. You will be responsible for automating infrastructure deployment, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the reliability of our production systems. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a critical function and make a significant impact within a forward‑thinking organization in Barcelona.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, etc.).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate operational tasks, monitoring, logging, and alerting for production systems.
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues efficiently.
• Develop and enforce best practices for cloud architecture, security, and operations.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and other technical team members.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and techniques.
• Participate in on‑call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Systems Administration roles.
• Proven expertise in designing, managing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and mentor others.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model from our Barcelona, Catalonia office.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
• State‑of‑the‑art office facilities in Barcelona.
• The chance to lead key infrastructure initiatives for a growing tech company.