IT Platform Engineer / AWS Engineer / Cloud Engineer (PT) Coimbra

IT Platform Engineer / AWS Engineer / Cloud Engineer (PT)
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

Join our team as an IT Platform Engineer at Vopak!

Ready to make a real impact? At Vopak, IT is at the heart of everything we do. Automation is an integral part of our processes. Cloud-based computing is used where possible. With a global rollout program of our standardized IT services, automation is more meaningful than ever. As an IT Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the automation of infrastructure and networking using
- edge technology.

What will you do as an IT Platform Engineer / AWS Engineer / Cloud Engineer?

In your role as IT Platform Engineer, you will be working with a team of other talented infrastructure platform engineers and architects. Your team will be building, maintaining, and enhancing our
- based environment, which delivers fully automated infrastructure services to both internal teams and beyond. You will work closely with
- functional teams, including our IT service delivery organization, data analytics, and integration teams to build and maintain a cohesive and secure IT ecosystem. Together with your colleagues, you will drive innovation, digitization, and optimization of our IT landscape.

Are you up for a challenge?

• Would you like to help Vopak navigate the complexities of modern hybrid infrastructures and the growing adoption of
  - native technologies?
• Do you consistently seek innovative solutions to advance Vopak’s digital automation?
• Can you swiftly adapt to and master emerging technologies and systems?

What do we offer you?

• A gross salary between €27K- €45K depending on your experience, knowledge, and seniority in the role
• Bonus opportunity
• This position can be located in Lisbon, Coimbra or Castelo Branco
• 30 holidays
• Home office budget
• Good career opportunities

What do we expect from you as an IT Platform Engineer?

We’re looking for an energetic IT Engineer who thrives in complex cloud environments and excels at solving technical challenges in global business projects. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years as a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Automation Specialist, or Dev
  Ops engineer with significant experience with scripting and/or programming languages for the automation of IT infrastructure (e. g. , Python, Bash, Power
  Shell, Ansible, Rundeck)
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e. g. , Terraform, Cloud
  Formation)
• Knowledge and experience with (hybrid) cloud services (e. g. , AWS EC2, RDS, ECS, ELB, Lambda, and Nutanix)
• Experience with containerization technologies is a big plus (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with Git and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Linux system administration is a big plus
• A proactive approach to exploring new technologies and implementing
  - thinking solutions

Key responsibilities:

• Platform engineering: Design, deploy, and manage robust infrastructure solutions primarily on AWS and Nutanix, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Automation & scripting: Develop and implement REST APIs, automation workflows, and configuration management scripts to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• Infrastructure optimization: Modernize legacy systems for optimal cloud performance, maximizing resource efficiency and ensuring
  - effective operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other agile
  - functional teams, including our IT service delivery organization, data analytics, and integration teams, to build and maintain a cohesive and secure IT ecosystem.
• Documentation & best practices: Document configurations, standards, and best practices to maintain consistency and compliance across the infrastructure.

Want to start as an IT Platform Engineer at Vopak?

Are you the IT Platform Engineer we are looking for? Then start your journey at Vopak and apply via the ‘apply’ button below.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!