Platform Automation Engineer

Jobbex IT; Portugal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobbex IT in Portugal is seeking a Platform Automation Engineer to join a client team. You will contribute to architecture and development of cloud platform solutions, design automation with Terraform and Crossplane, and help enforce scalable, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, Terraform expertise, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and strong English. You will mentor junior engineers and document architectures and processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Platform Engineering experience and 3+ years with underlying technologies.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure); strong GCP experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code with advanced provisioning patterns.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certifications.
• Experience with Crossplane and GitOps practices (a plus).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and cloud operations automation.
• Ability to work in complex, distributed, cloud-native environments.
• Good level of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture and development of cloud platform solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Design and implement automation using Terraform and Crossplane v2.
• Implement and manage infrastructure patterns that support scalability, high availability, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and secure operations.
• Develop and optimize advanced Infrastructure as Code patterns, including Terraform modules, workspaces, and state management.
• Work with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate and optimize cloud solutions.
• Support the implementation of observability practices, including anomaly detection and automated remediation.
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation covering architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, while learning from more experienced team members.

Skills

Cloud platform experience

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

English proficiency

Education

HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Tools

Terraform

Crossplane

Kubernetes

GitOps

Azure DevOps / GitHub

Job description

Jobbex IT, a company that empowers people and organizations by matching great talent with great projects, is looking for the next Platform Automation Engineer to join one of our clients.

If you feel inspired to make a change and if you want to be part of the cool kid on the block, this opportunity is for you!

Be ready to find at Jobbex Portugal the transparent, friendly, and professional work environment you have been looking for.

What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to the architecture and development of cloud platform solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Design and implement automation using technologies such as Terraform and Crossplane v2.
• Implement and manage infrastructure patterns that support scalability, high availability, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and secure, consistent operations.
• Develop and optimize advanced Infrastructure as Code patterns, including Terraform modules, workspaces, and state management.
• Work with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate and optimize cloud solutions.
• Support the implementation of observability practices, including anomaly detection and automated remediation.
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation covering architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, while learning from more experienced team members.

You’ll be a great match if you have:

• 2+ years of experience in Platform Engineering and 3+ years of experience with the underlying technologies.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure); strong GCP experience is highly valued.
• Solid knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, including advanced provisioning patterns.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (or higher) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certifications.
• Experience with Crossplane and GitOps practices (a plus).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and cloud operations automation.
• Ability to work in complex, distributed, cloud-native environments.
• Good level of English, both written and spoken.

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