Lead Platform Engineer (all genders)

**Job Title**Lead Platform Engineer (all genders)**Lead Platform Engineer** to be the driving force behind the implementation and continuous operation of our cutting-edge Hybrid Cloud platform. If you master Infrastructure as Code, live by GitOps, and thrive on optimizing systems for performance and resilience, join us at Amadeus**LPD** to build, maintain, and own the platform's stability.## **What You'll Do**As the **Lead Platform Engineer**, you are the hands-on expert responsible for coding, implementing, and optimizing all components of the Hybrid Cloud platform. You ensure that every piece of infrastructure is defined, deployed, and operated with precision and reliability.**Your Core Responsibilities as the Implementation Driver:*** **Code Mastery (EaC):** Develop, test, and maintain high-quality **Everything as Code (EaC)** artifacts using **Terraform** for IaaS provisioning and **Ansible** for robust configuration management.* **GitOps Implementation:** Own the development and refinement of **CI/CD pipelines** and **GitOps workflows (ArgoCD)** to ensure automated, reliable, and auditable platform deployments.* **Platform Implementation:** Actively participate in the deployment and operation of the **OpenShift/K8s** platform on **Bare Metal and VMs**, guaranteeing high availability and performance SLAs.* **Advanced Integration:** Implement and optimize the integration points for **Software-Defined Networking (SDN)** and **Software-Defined Storage (SDS)** components within the container stack.* **Modernization Support:** Provide hands-on engineering support for application teams moving to the cloud, assisting with **Containerization** and the adoption of best practices.* **Operational Excellence:** Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the running platform, ensuring stability, security, and compliance with operational standards.**About the Ideal Candidate**You are a hands-on coding expert who takes immense pride in delivering clean, automated, and reliable infrastructure. You are deeply comfortable operating within a complex hybrid environment and have a proven ability to manage critical systems effectively.## **Required Skills & Experience:*** Expert proficiency in **Terraform and Ansible** for automating complex, multi-environment infrastructure deployments.* Demonstrated experience with **Kubernetes/OpenShift** in production environments, particularly concerning deployment on **Bare Metal and VMs**.* Strong practical experience implementing and maintaining **GitOps** and CI/CD pipelines.* Solid knowledge of networking (L2/L3) and storage concepts, with specific experience integrating **SDN/SDS** solutions.* Commitment to high-quality code, documentation, and adhering to strict operational SLAs.## **What We Offer**This is an opportunity to be at the coalface of modern infrastructure, delivering direct, measurable impact on the company's core platform.* **Code Ownership:** Be the master of the code that defines our next-generation infrastructure.* **Operational Focus:** Own the implementation and stability of critical production systems.* **Cutting-Edge Technology:** Deep involvement with **OpenShift, GitOps, SDN, and SDS** implementation.* **Team Environment:** Join a collaborative, hands-on team at our office in Aachen, focused on engineering excellence.* **Complete Rewards:** Attractive compensation packages, including competitive salary, performance bonus, employee stock program, and comprehensive caregiving and health benefits.#LI-EMEA******Diversity & Inclusion******Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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