Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud/DevOps)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud/DevOps): Guiding development teams in adopting unified DevOps practices, standardized tooling, and secure, scalable cloud solutions with an accent on platform consistency, developer productivity, and operational excellence. Focus on harmonizing DevOps practices, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and promoting security best practices in cloud environments.

Location: Hybrid (occasional visits to Madrid or Warsaw office). Must be based in Poland or Spain.

Company

hirify.global is a leading K12 European learning company focused on developing best-in-class educational products and services for primary, secondary, and vocational education.

What you will do

• Collaborate continuously with development teams to support the adoption of platform standards.
• Drive harmonization of DevOps practices, tooling, and workflows across all engineering teams.
• Build and maintain shared platform components, including Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows.
• Support teams in deploying and operating services on AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Helm.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Develop automation and tooling using Python and Bash to optimize developer workflows.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native solutions.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience with ArgoCD, Helm, and GitOps principles.
• Proficiency with GIT and branching strategies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and Bash.
• Experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Experience building and improving CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, developer workflows, and DevOps best practices.
• Experience with DataDog for monitoring and observability.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (C1).
• Solid understanding of security in cloud and DevOps environments.
• Must be based in Poland or Spain, with occasional office visits to Madrid or Warsaw.

Nice to have

• Background in platform engineering or internal developer platforms (IDP).
• AWS or Kubernetes certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission to help shape the future of learning for millions of students.
• Positive impact on education in primary, secondary, and vocational sectors.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Permanent contract of employment.
• Remote work setup with occasional office visits.