DevOps/Infrastructure Junior Engineer

We are seeking a DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in Barcelona.

Who You Are

You’re a tech enthusiast who loves problem-solving and wants to grow in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment. You’re curious, proactive, and not afraid to ask questions—always eager to learn and improve.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and managing runtime infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), covering basics like networking, databases, and proxies for both cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-prem setups.
• Contribute to building secure, stable, and scalable systems, following network and security best practices—with support and guidance from senior teammates.
• Help implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting tools so teams understand and support their applications easily.
• Support development teams with CI/CD processes—build pipelines, testing, packaging, and deployment workflows.
• Spot repetitive tasks and help automate them, promoting self-service and operational efficiency across the team.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You get hands-on training, mentoring, and clear growth opportunities. If you’re passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to help shape how teams deliver and support applications, you’ll thrive here. You'll be part of a supportive group where your ideas matter and your skills get sharper every week.

Skills & Qualifications

• Skills & Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with a public cloud provider (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code—especially Terraform is a major plus.
• Basic containerization knowledge (Docker) and exposure to Kubernetes/other orchestration platforms.
• Comfortable in Linux/Unix environments.
• Good scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.).
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls) and an understanding of high-availability concepts is a big plus.
• Exposure to Git/GitOps workflows—tools like ArgoCD are a bonus.
• Interest in security best practices and an eagerness to learn how to apply them.
• Problem-solving mindset and a desire to grow through collaboration.

Soft Skills

• Proven team player: collaborative, supportive, and able to thrive in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communicator, fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Onboarding Plan

Week 1:

• Access essential systems and tools (cloud accounts, Git repos, CI/CD platforms).
• Intro to the team, key contacts, and communication channels.
• Review infrastructure and automation standards.

Week 2:

• Guided walkthroughs on core infrastructure and deployment pipelines with a mentor.
• Study documentation and complete foundational training: IaC basics (Terraform), cloud environments, monitoring tools.

Weeks 3–4:

• Shadow and assist on small tickets: updating automation scripts, improving basic network setups, adding monitoring/alerting components.
• Pair programming sessions for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure code.

Weeks 5–6:

• Take ownership of a mini-project—implement a monitored service, automate a repetitive task, or contribute to a deployment workflow.
  o Regular check-ins with team lead/mentor to review progress and set new learning goals.

Continuous Learning:

• Regular catch-ups with peers.
• Scheduled follow-ups with manager to review progress and set development goals.
• Keep a log of questions, blockers, and suggestions for process improvement.

What’s great about working with us:

• Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
• Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people.
• Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
• Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape a global lighthouse project in the domain of digital currencies.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.
• Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.
• Own canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30 and Fri 8:30 – 15:30; 3 days of remote work).
• Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easily accessible by public transport. 

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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