We’re hiring | DevOps Platform Engineer
At Empa‑T, we believe that technology grows best when people are at the center.
We’re looking for a DevOps Platform Engineer to join a dynamic and international environment, contributing to the design, automation and evolution of modern cloud-native platforms.
You will play a key role in building and maintaining scalable Kubernetes environments, enabling development teams through automation and delivering robust CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms (OpenShift, Rancher, GKE, OKD)
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions and Argo CD
- Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and GCP environments
- Support application lifecycle management using Helm and GitOps practices
- Ensure platform reliability through monitoring, observability and performance optimization
- Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and developer experience
- Contribute to internal platform tooling and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
- + 2 years of experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes ecosystems (OpenShift, Rancher, GKE, OKD)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD)
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible for automation and provisioning
- Good understanding of Linux, networking and security fundamentals
- Experience with Python scripting for automation
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc.)
- Fluency in English
Location
Lisbon/Porto – Hybrid (2x week/office)
Why Empa‑T?
At Empa‑T, we value empathy, inclusion, integrity, and commitment.
We combine strong technical expertise with a human‑centric culture, creating an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and make a real impact.