IT Platform Engineer (PT)

In this role you are part of the Global IT Corporate Design and Development team and report to the Service Delivery Manager Corporate Design and Development. If you're excited to be at the forefront of innovation and take on a pivotal role as an IT Platform Engineer, this is your chance to join us. Step into the future of IT and take on this exciting new challenge today!
 

What will you do as an IT Platform 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 working on building, maintaining and enhancing our cloud-based environment, which delivers fully automated infrastructure services to both internal teams and beyond. You will work closely with cross-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 cloud-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 DevOps engineer with significant experience with scripting and/or programming languages for the automation of IT infrastructure (e.g Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, Rundeck)

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Cloudformation)

• 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)

• Familiar 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 forward-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 cost-effective operations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other agile cross-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!