IT Platform Engineer - Lisbon, Coimbra or Castelo Branco

IT Platform Engineer – Lisbon, Coimbra or Castelo Branco

Join our team as an IT Platform Engineer at Vopak! Ready to make a real impact? At Vopak, IT is at the heart of everything we do. Automation is an integral part of our processes. Cloud based computing is used where possible. With a global rollout program of our standardized IT services, automation is more meaningful than ever. As an IT Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in automation of infrastructure and networking using cutting‑edge technology.

What will you do as an IT Platform Engineer?

In your role you will work with a team of other talented infrastructure platform engineers and architects. Your team is building, maintaining and enhancing our cloud‑based environment, delivering fully automated infrastructure services to internal teams and beyond. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams—including IT service delivery, data analytics and integration—to build and maintain a cohesive and secure IT ecosystem, driving innovation, digitization and optimisation of our IT landscape.

Are you up for a challenge?

• Help Vopak navigate the complexities of modern hybrid infrastructures and the growing adoption of cloud‑native technologies.
• Consistently seek innovative solutions to advance Vopak’s digital automation.
• Swiftly adapt to and master emerging technologies and systems.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid working opportunity in one of our Portugal offices: Lisbon, Castelo Branco or Coimbra.
• A gross salary between €30, 000 – €45, 000 depending on experience, knowledge and seniority.
• Attractive bonus.
• Car or cash allowance.
• Continuous investment in your personal growth and future career path within Vopak.

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 Dev
  Ops engineer, with significant experience scripting and/or programming for infrastructure automation (Python, Bash, Power
  Shell, Ansible, Rundeck).
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e. g. , Terraform, Cloud
  Formation).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud services (e. g. , AWS EC2, RDS, ECS, ELB, Lambda, and Nutanix).
• Experience with containerisation technologies is a big plus (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Git and 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 optimisation: modernise legacy systems for optimal cloud performance, maximizing resource efficiency and ensuring cost‑effective operations.
• Collaboration: work closely with other agile cross‑functional teams—including IT service delivery, data analytics and integration—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!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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