IT O&L System Lead

Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès & Barcelona·Added 2 days ago

Ambit Iberia

11 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “100% remote from Spain or Portugal”

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Ambit Iberia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Sant Cugat del Vallès & Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary package based on your profile.

  • Ticket restaurant included in-office hours.

  • Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.

  • Discounts in gym network.

  • Training catalogue.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience as a System Lead or in a similar IT operations/support role.

  • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including databases, servers, cloud platforms, and networking.

  • Knowledge of IT Service Management and ITIL principles; ITIL v3/v4 Fundamentals certification.

  • Working knowledge of AWS services such as Glue, PySpark, Lambda, S3, SNS, Step Functions, and Airflow.

  • Knowledge of data transformation and modelling using Snowflake and dbt.

  • Advanced Python and SQL skills.

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, particularly AWS CDK or CloudFormation.

  • Understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeBuild.

  • Familiarity with data integration tools such as SnapLogic.

  • Experience with Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Customer-oriented approach and ability to work effectively within international teams.

  • Excellent English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience supporting systems in a regulated environment.

  • Broader IT technical support experience covering hardware, software, networking, and databases.

  • Experience coordinating system migrations, transitions, or decommissioning activities.

  • Familiarity with multicultural and globally distributed organizations.

  • Additional languages such as German, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish.

  • ITIL certification beyond Fundamentals.

The role

We are looking for an IT O&L System Lead to ensure the operational excellence, stability, and compliance of a group of systems and applications within a global IT environment.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day system operations, ensuring compliance with IT standards and coordinating activities across business and IT teams. You will combine IT Service Management practices with a solid technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud, databases, networking, and data platforms, while supporting system transitions, enhancements, and lifecycle management.

What you'll do

  • Monitor SLAs, access and identity controls, audit trails, and other operational requirements.

  • Ensure operational compliance and maintain the required system documentation.

  • Coordinate backup, recovery, disaster recovery testing, and infrastructure patching activities.

  • Manage incidents, problems, and changes throughout the system lifecycle.

  • Implement small software enhancements and configuration changes.

  • Coordinate software management and system-related activities across IT and business teams.

  • Collect, assess, and process demands from business users.

  • Work with Infrastructure teams on system remediation, migration, replacement, and decommissioning.

  • Coordinate system archiving and retirement activities.

  • Support the onboarding of systems from functional areas into the EOC.

  • Oversee knowledge transfer, shadowing, and reverse-shadowing during system transitions.

  • Communicate transition progress and results to the EOC reporting team.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence across assigned systems.

How you'll work

  • 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)

  • 4 days by remote, 1 day office work (every thursday)

About Ambit Iberia

Ambit Iberia is a specialized consultancy providing IT and engineering services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with a strong focus on regulated environments. The company supports clients with digital transformation, data integrity, and compliance-driven projects, offering services such as system validation, MES engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud-based software development. Operating primarily in Spain and Portugal, Ambit Iberia positions itself as a niche partner for pharma companies seeking technical expertise in highly regulated settings.

With its main office in Barcelona, Ambit Iberia serves as the Spanish arm of a broader international group, delivering projects across Europe. The company's work culture emphasizes technical excellence and regulatory compliance, making it an attractive option for international professionals with backgrounds in pharma IT, validation, and engineering. Many roles are offered as fully remote or hybrid, allowing flexibility for candidates based in Spain or Portugal, and the company actively seeks talent with experience in GxP environments and modern cloud technologies.

Industry
Health
Employees
160
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ambit Iberia offers fully remote positions for some roles, allowing flexibility for international professionals based in Spain or Portugal.
  • The company specializes in the pharmaceutical sector, providing opportunities to work on regulated systems and compliance-driven projects.
  • Barcelona, where Ambit Iberia is based, is a major European hub for life sciences and technology, offering a vibrant professional community.
  • Roles often require expertise in GxP, MES, and cloud technologies, making it a good fit for specialists in pharma IT and engineering.
  • The company's international group structure may offer opportunities for cross-border collaboration and career growth.
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