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On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 31 Oct)
Banco Sabadell
40 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Barcelona
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Basic education: Degree or Engineering in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or similar. Solid knowledge in architecture, development, operations, and automation.
- Specific education: Deep knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and containerization (Docker). Advanced training in Kubernetes and Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Specialization in GitOps tools and practices (ArgoCD, FluxCD). Training in security in pipelines and automated deployments. Knowledge in managing hybrid environments (modern platforms and legacy systems).
- More than 5 years of experience in DevOps or SRE environments, with at least 2 years leading CI/CD architectures.
- Demonstrable experience in pipeline migrations (ideally from Jenkins) towards GitOps environments.
- Experience in the design and operation of platforms on Kubernetes in production environments.
- Having worked with continuous integration and deployment in high-availability environments.
- Experience in deployment automation and cloud infrastructure management.
Nice to have
- That you reside in Barcelona and surroundings.
Languages
- English: B2 Level.
Pay & benefits
Visa & relocation
Note: This vacancy is an internal opportunity directed exclusively to employees under the Banking Agreement, therefore only applications from said group will be accepted.
The role
Vacancy: Application Architecture ROLE
We are looking for a DevOps Architect - Platform Engineering (Barcelona and surroundings) whose main mission will be: To lead the design, implementation, and evolution of an internal development platform based on GitOps that ensures the code repository is the single source of truth for the state of environments, ensuring predictable, auditable, and fully automated deployments. The role involves defining the migration architecture from a traditional CI/CD model based on Jenkins towards a modern GitOps ecosystem, while maintaining and/or improving the current model in parallel for legacy applications, so that the transition is secure, gradual, and without interruptions to the business.
Let's talk about the project...
What you'll do
- You will design the GitOps architecture based on the current CI/CD model.
- You will plan and execute the migration from Jenkins pipelines towards GitOps workflows, ensuring compatibility and continuity for legacy applications.
- You will maintain and optimize a hybrid CI/CD model that supports both the new platform and legacy systems during the transition.
- You will select, configure, and integrate key tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana).
- You will define standards and best practices for infrastructure as code management and automated deployments.
- You will collaborate with development and operations teams to align processes, train in GitOps, and foster a continuous delivery culture.
- You will establish metrics and monitoring to evaluate the efficiency, reliability, and security of deployments.
- Knowledge of developer portals to carry out an integration aimed at enabling a Self-Service mechanism for developers.
- You will document architecture, processes, and guides to ensure the scalability and maintainability of the solution.
How you'll work
Location: Spain > Barcelona > Sabadell
Possibility of multi-location: No (1)
(1) Multi-location: refers to the location of the job and contemplates the possibility of working from any point in the network of offices or corporate centers outside of the physical location associated with your job, while respecting Teleworking guidelines.
About Banco Sabadell
Banco Sabadell is a major Spanish banking group headquartered in Barcelona, with a strong presence across Spain and international operations. It offers a full range of retail, corporate, and private banking services, as well as treasury and capital markets activities. With thousands of employees, it is one of the largest financial institutions in Spain, known for its digital transformation and innovation in financial services.
In Spain, Banco Sabadell operates a wide network of branches and corporate offices, with key hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is actively hiring for roles in commercial banking, financial analysis, risk management, and emerging technologies like conversational AI. For international professionals, Banco Sabadell offers opportunities in a dynamic, multicultural environment, with positions that may require Spanish language skills, especially in client-facing roles, but also technical roles where English is valued.
- Industry
- Banking
- Founded
- 1881
- Employees
- 10,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid, San Cugat del Vallés and 2 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Banco Sabadell is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech hub.
- The bank has a strong international presence, with offices in the UK (TSB) and the Americas, which may offer opportunities for cross-border roles.
- Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, especially in commercial and client-facing positions, but technical and analytical roles may be more flexible.
- The company is investing in digital transformation and AI, creating opportunities for tech professionals in banking.
- Spain's cost of living is generally lower than in other European hubs, and Barcelona offers a high quality of life.
In their own words
About the company & team
Organizational Levels: Operations and Technology > Technology > Architecture > Core Architecture > Technological Architecture
Additional information
Reference: 38737
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Banco Sabadell is committed to promoting work environments in which people are treated with respect and dignity, seeking the professional development of the workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion by offering a work environment free from any discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or any other personal or social circumstance. Banco Sabadell is part of the network of companies with the "Equality in the Company" distinction awarded by the Ministry of Equality.
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