We’re looking for bright DevOps Cloud Platform Giants to join our team

As a DevOps Cloud Platforms developer at Critical TechWorks, you play a pivotal role in constructing and maintaining the backbone of BMW's cloud-based platforms and services. Your expertise in cloud technologies and passion for automation make you instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency, enabling our teams to deliver unparalleled value in the automotive and mobility sectors.

• Cloud Platforms Management: Oversee the delivery and operation of cloud platforms and services, ensuring they are robust, agile, and capable of supporting a wide range of technological innovations.

• Infrastructure Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible, streamlining and automating the deployment of cloud resources.

• Container Ecosystems: Manage and optimize container ecosystems, including Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration and deployment of containerized applications.

• Cloud Networking: Administer cloud networking paradigms across platforms like Azure and AWS, focusing on routing, load balancing, network isolation, and security.

• CI/CD Implementation: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps and various tools (GitHub Actions, Flux, ArgoCD), enhancing continuous integration and deployment processes.

• DevSecOps Practices: Advocate for and implement DevSecOps approaches, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant infrastructure management, including handling certificates, security scanning, and single sign-on solutions.

• Scripting and Programming: Employ scripting and programming skills in languages like Python, Bash, and GoLang to automate tasks, optimize systems, and troubleshoot complex application ecosystems.

This is a Rockstar Developer role, our take on the classic Software Developer.

Standing as the brick-and-mortar of Critical TechWorks, it plays a crucial role in designing, developing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining our product. You can find out more - and check other Development vacancies - at this link.

Whatever you’re working on, here’s the lowdown on the technical skills you’re likely to have:

• Experienced in delivering and operating cloud platforms and services.

• Experienced with technologies such as Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), Container Ecosystem (Kubernetes, Container Registry), Secrets (Azure KeyVault, Hashicorp Vault, AWS KMS), Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK, EFK), and others alike.

• Experienced with Cloud Networking Paradigm (Azure, AWS) such as Routing, OSI Stack, LoadBalancers, NAT, Network Isolation, Security Groups.

• Experienced with CI/CD approaches such as GitOps and tools (namely GitHub Actions, Flux, ArgoCD, Jenkins).

• Experienced with public clouds such as AWS and Azure Managed Services such as AKS, EKS.

• Be aware of DevSecOps approach and adoption needs (mTLS, Single Sign-On, Certificates, Nessus, Clair or Inspec are a plus).

• Advocate of the DevOps mindset and self-servicing infrastructure-as-code with end-to-end responsibility.

• Scripting, Programing using Python, Bash, GoLang and/or others.

CTW's Daily Toolkit

Apart from strong technical skills, our fast-paced, fully agile environment values autonomy, teamwork, interaction, and resilience. Therefore, our Platform Product Visionaries should: 

• Embrace agile practices, especially Scrum, leveraging its events to foster a high-performing team.

• Be cross-functional, developing new skills to enable a team that owns the entire product lifecycle.

• Apply standard engineering practices using tools like version control, IDEs, and dashboards for organized development.

• Adopt DevOps best practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for building, testing, and deploying reliable software.

• Operate software post-deployment, including outside working hours if needed (extra compensation applies).

• Travel abroad occasionally to support all phases of product development.

• Have excellent English oral and written skills. German communication skills will be a plus.

• We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences. For this position, candidates must already have the legal right to work in Portugal at the time of application.

Who we are

Critical TechWorks seeks a distinct and treasured corporate culture, that is very much our own. This means:

• Growth and Innovation: Be a key player in shaping the future of mobility through innovative ideas.

• Engineering Excellence: Immerse yourself in an environment valuing engineering process, where we create, innovate, lead, and make a tangible impact.

• Autonomy and Collaboration: Thrive in a culture that blends autonomy with teamwork, contributing to groundbreaking developments.

• Continuous Learning: Embrace constant skill enhancement in a dynamic workplace, where your contributions impact cutting-edge technology projects.

Join Critical TechWorks on our journey of innovation, excellence, and redefining the future of motion, one product at a time.

Ready to see what your recruitment journey looks like? Discover it here.

Notice: Apply to only one job; our Talent Team will analyze your profile and consider you for all relevant positions.

At Critical Techworks we are creating an inclusive culture that values our people’s different viewpoints and experiences, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Our recruitment process is flexible and accessible to ensure fairness. If you need any adjustments to showcase your skills, let us know during your application. We’ll support you with care and confidentiality.