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Senior DevOps Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Digi Spain

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Experience: Senior level
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Linux Systems

Experience in production, handling systemd, users/permissions, file systems, storage, CPU/memory, networking, logs, and performance diagnosis.

Kubernetes & Containers

Production operation, deep knowledge of Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, Services, ConfigMaps/Secrets, Persistent Volumes, networking, scheduling, probes, updates, and deployment strategies. Experience with Docker and container building/operation.

Networking

Mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, routing, NAT, firewalls, reverse proxies, and load balancers; ability to diagnose connectivity and performance issues.

Automation & CI/CD

Solid experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD (or equivalents).

Other

Ability to automate tasks with Bash or other scripts and to create operational runbooks.

Extensive experience administering Linux systems in production environments.

Demonstrated experience operating Kubernetes at scale.

Analytical capacity to diagnose complex problems at the system and cluster level.

Technical leadership and mentoring skills.

Orientation toward continuous improvement and the implementation of best practices

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Company mobile phone.
Home internet and health insurance (both after six months).
Life insurance from the start of the contract.
Good work environment and camaraderie.
Incorporation into a growing company with great opportunities for promotion.
At DIGI, we also offer a flexible compensation plan so you can select the services that best suit your lifestyle: restaurant ticket, daycare, transportation, and health insurance for family members.

The role

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join the Software area to design, maintain, and evolve the infrastructure that supports our critical applications, working with Linux, Kubernetes, containers, automation, CI/CD, observability, and service reliability.

Main responsibilities

Lead initiatives in infrastructure, automation, observability, reliability, and resilience.
Diagnose and resolve complex problems regarding availability, resources, scheduling, networking, and storage in Kubernetes and Linux systems.
Evaluate and optimize the architecture and operation of workloads and containers.
Define and promote DevOps/SRE standards and best practices.
Maintain and improve technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
Transfer knowledge and mentor the team.

About Digi Spain

Digi Spain is the Spanish subsidiary of Digi Communications, a major European telecommunications group headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The company operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and also provides fixed broadband services, including FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) installations, across Spain. With a strong focus on competitive pricing and expanding its network infrastructure, Digi Spain has grown rapidly, offering services to both residential and business customers.

In Spain, Digi has established a significant presence with offices and operations in multiple cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, and is actively expanding its fiber network across the country. The company is known for its dynamic work environment and offers numerous field-based roles such as FTTH installers, commercial agents, and technical positions, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking hands-on roles in the telecom sector. Digi Spain values operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, providing opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced industry.

Industry: Telecom
Founded: 2008
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Bucharest, Romania
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Digi Spain is part of a large European telecom group, offering potential for career growth within the broader Digi Communications network.
The company is actively expanding its fiber network across Spain, creating numerous field-based roles such as FTTH installers and technicians.
Many roles are customer-facing and may require Spanish language skills, but technical positions may be accessible to international candidates with relevant experience.
Digi Spain has a strong focus on competitive pricing and operational efficiency, which can provide a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
The company has a presence in multiple Spanish cities, offering opportunities in various regions beyond Madrid and Barcelona.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a telecommunications operator present in the Spanish market since 2008, offering fixed and mobile telephone and internet services, as well as television. We have our own high-performance fiber optic network that allows us to be leaders in internet access speed; and focused on the residential segment, we have our own stores and a wide distribution network for the commercialization of our services throughout Spain.

We belong to the DIGI Communications Group with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. Originating from Romania, where we have our main business, we are also present, in addition to Spain, in Portugal, Italy, and Belgium.

Additional information

Our commitment at DIGI is to promote work environments in which people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring equal opportunities in their selection, training and promotion, and offering a workplace free from any kind of discrimination.

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