Lead Devops Engineer In Barcelona

Blu Selection; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu is building its European hub in Barcelona and seeks a DevOps Lead to own the function, lead teams across APAC and the US, and communicate with clients directly. You will shape infrastructure strategy and act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We value an outgoing leader who can mentor teams, design cloud architectures, and drive IaC and CI/CD initiatives. Expect hybrid work, 1-2 client visits weekly, and a starting salary around 60K gross per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or related infra roles.
• Strong AWS services and cloud architecture expertise.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and automation.
• Fluent English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure for major client projects.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform/Ansible.
• Administer Linux-based systems, web and application servers.
• Monitor performance with observability tools.
• Lead incident response and RCA.
• Visit Barcelona office 1-2 times per week for sessions.
• Communicate with clients directly and lead cross-region teams.
• Over time own DevOps function across the org.

Skills

Leadership

AWS

Linux

CI/CD

English fluency

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Location: Barcelona-based Work Model: HybridStart: Before end of April

The ProjectAre you a DevOps leader who actually enjoys talking to people? Someone who can lead infrastructure conversations with a client on Tuesday and jump on a call with your team in Manila on Wednesday? If you're tired of being stuck in a black box and want a role where communication matters as much as your technical skills, this one's for you.

Our client is a global digital marketing agency with 17 years in the game, offices in the US (Milwaukee), the Philippines, New Zealand, Bahrain, and France.

Todos los posibles candidatos deben leer con atención los siguientes detalles de este trabajo antes de presentar una candidatura.

They work with major international brands, including one of the world's largest pharmaceutical groups, delivering enterprise-level web experiences on complex CMS platforms.

They're now building their European hub in Barcelona, and they need a DevOps leader who can take ownership of the entire DevOps function.

Not just code.Not just pipelines.

The full picture: team leadership, client communication, and infrastructure strategy.

The existing DevOps teams are technically strong but lack someone who can step up, communicate, and lead from the front.

Your responsibilities and impact as Lead DevOps Engineer:

• Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS for major client projects
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using modern tooling
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems, web servers, and application servers
• Monitor system performance and reliability using observability tools
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution
• Visit the client's Barcelona office 1-2 times per week for brainstorming, technical discussions, and alignment sessions
• Communicate directly with clients, not just internally.
• This is the number one ask from the client: a DevOps person who can actually talk
• Lead and mentor DevOps teams across APAC and the US, coordinating across time zones
• Over time, take full ownership of the DevOps function across the organization, making it a transparent, integrated part of the company rather than a black box

Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure roles
• Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture
• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and incident troubleshooting skills
• Fluent in English (required for daily communication with teams and clients).
• Spanish is a plus but not mandatory

Here's what really matters:

• communication skills.
• You need to be outgoing, comfortable presenting to clients, and able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders
• A leadership mindset: you've managed or mentored teams before, or you're ready to step into that role
• An entrepreneurial attitude: you're comfortable with a startup-like environment where things aren't always perfectly organized yet
• Understanding of cloud security best practices

What's in it for you?

• Be a founding member of the Barcelona office: help shape the team, the culture, and the technical direction from day one
• Own the DevOps function: this is not a "follow instructions" role. xiphteb
• You'll have the autonomy to structure and lead DevOps across the entire organization

Salary: from 60K gross/year, depending on experience and seniority

Flexible working culture: no micromanagement, no hour-counting.

Hybrid setup with 1-2 client visits per week in Barcelona, the rest from home

Work on high-profile projects for major global brands

Fast, two-step interview process: Head of Operations + CTO

A leadership team that's honest, transparent, and will tell you straight up: "it might be messy at first, but that's the fun part"

Discipline(s): Information Technologies

Job type: Senior level- 3 to 5 years