Platform Engineering Director (Cloud Infrastructure)

European Tech Recruit; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading quantum & AI software company in San Sebastian is seeking a Platform Engineering Director to shape cloud strategies and lead a world-class engineering team. Candidates should possess strong DevOps and cloud knowledge, with a proven leadership track record. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with various benefits, including private health insurance and performance bonuses.

Servicios

Indefinite contract

Private health insurance

Flexible remuneration

Educational budget

Work visa sponsorship

Formación

• 5+ years in software engineering/DevOps, including 2+ years leading teams.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record.
• Fluent in English with outstanding communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Build and lead a world-class platform engineering team.
• Define and implement scalable DevOps and MLOps infrastructure.
• Drive the shift to a robust SaaS product.

Conocimientos

Leadership

DevOps

Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure)

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Educación

Master's in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Descripción del empleo

Platform Engineering Director – (Cloud Infrastructure)

Join a leading Quantum & AI software company in San Sebastian!

A rapidly growing, well-funded deep-tech company at the forefront of quantum computing and artificial intelligence is searching for a Director of Platform Engineering (Cloud Infrastructure) to join the rapidly expanding, multicultural team.

One of their groundbreaking tools is a compression technology for foundational AI models, such as large language models, making them more efficient and portable.

You will be part of a team of world-leading experts, building solutions that tackle real-world issues. We are looking for passionate individuals who want to thrive in an ethics-driven environment that promotes sustainability and diversity. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture and invite you to join us.

This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of the HQ in San Sebastian, Spain.

What You'll Do :

Reporting to the CTO, you'll be pivotal in shaping our cloud strategy and enabling business growth :

• Build & Lead Teams : Recruit, mentor, and inspire a world-class platform engineering team.
• Architect & Scale : Define and implement scalable DevOps and MLOps infrastructure.
• Drive SaaS Transformation : Lead our shift to a robust SaaS product.
• Optimise Cloud : Leverage expertise in AWS and Azure to build an efficient, fully cloud-driven model.
• Manage Scale : Oversee significant computational loads for a 100+ engineer company.
• Communicate : Effectively convey complex technical concepts to leadership.

Who We're Looking For :

A leader with a strong technical background and a proven track record :

Master’s in Computer Science or related field (PhD preferred).

5+ years in software engineering / DevOps, including 2+ years leading DevOps / platform teams.

Exceptional leadership, able to prioritise, manage urgency, and deliver long-term goals.

Outstanding communication, translating complex concepts without jargon. Fluent in English.

Technical Expertise :

Solid understanding of DevOps practices and agile methodologies.

Proven experience deploying SaaS solutions.

Expertise deploying applications to Kubernetes.

Extensive hands-on experience with AWS and Azure.

Demonstrable experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform).

Preferred : Database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and infrastructure design for ML / data analytics.

Perks & Benefits :

Indefinite contract, guaranteed equal pay, performance, and signing bonuses.

Private health insurance, flexible remuneration, and an educational budget.

Hybrid work, flexible hours, and a "happy people" culture.

Work visa sponsorship and relocation packages (if applicable).

Opportunities for career growth, learning, and teaching cutting-edge technologies.

Interested? Apply directly through LinkedIn, or send your CV to

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