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DevOps Engineer

Hybrid in Bilbao·Full-time·Added yesterday

T-Systems Iberia

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
T-Systems Iberia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Bilbao, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Degree in Computer Science or a comparable STEM program.” — per the ad.

Benefits

Private health insurance
Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.
Flexible pay plan
Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.
Meal vouchers
A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experienced professional who meets approximately the following profile:

Degree in Computer Science or a comparable STEM program.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in software development.
In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming languages (ideally Go or Python).
Solid experience with Kubernetes, Kubernetes APIs, CRDs, reconciliation patterns, finalizers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Solid GitOps; Helm/Kustomize; GitLab CI/CD.
Proven expertise in software architecture.

Languages

Business-fluent English skills.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

International, dynamic and collaborative environment.
T-Social: social initiatives (sports, community, health,...).
Hybrid work model (remote/on-site).
Flexible working hours.
Customized training: access to Coursera to learn whatever you want, whenever you want.
Weekly language classes (English & German).
International Mentoring Sessions & Experience Days.
Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare, transport).
Telemedicine.
Life and accident insurance.
Social fund.
26+ working days of vacation per year.
Free access to specialist services (medical, legal, wellness).
100% salary coverage during medical leave.

The role

What you'll do

We seek an experienced professional to design and enhance our Kubernetes-native automation OCAS (Operator-based Cloud Automation Solution) for the Telekom Cloud environment. OCAS delivers fully declarative lifecycle management (deploy, configure, update, teardown) for containerized applications/CNFs using CRDs, controllers, and GitOps with FluxCD. Integrations include Vault/ESO, Kafka, Logging Operator, Telegraf, GitLab/Artifactory.

Scope of Work
In general the scope of work is the creation of solution and functional concepts based on the proposed solutions and project orders as of: Basic functionalities, required models, interface design, migration concept, evasion and relapse scenarios and in more detail:

Design, implement and test Production-grade Kubernetes operators (Go, controller-runtime/Kubebuilder or Operator SDK) with tested CRDs:
- CNF LCM Operator, Service LCM Operator, Infrastructure Provisioning Operator.
- Test-Automation-Framework handler, Helm CNF Operator/Wrapper.
Define reconciliation logic, status/events, finalizers; implement idempotent, resilient controllers for the targeted solution.
Design, implement and test Configuration-as-Data: templates, environment specific rendering, and Git-based workflows.
Design, implement and test working integrations with Kafka, Logging Operator, Telegraf.
Create, build and test shared parameter models (“customer profile”) and config builders for cross-operator parameter injection.
Create and optimize GitOps repositories with FluxCD (multi-env/multi-cluster) with release templates, Helm/Kustomize overlays, release definitions, and inventory CRDs.
Specify, develop and test a fully automated CNF lifecycle including in-service upgrades, dependency management (blocking/non-blocking), scaling, and clean teardown.
Observability by design: logs, events, metrics, error handling, retry/backoff.
Develop, Implement and test Security & compliance integration: RBAC, Vault/ESO secret handling, image/chart provenance (Artifactory), policy alignment.
Implement project specific CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for build, test, security scanning, and release to Artifactory.
Create detailed architecture and design documentation and technical descriptions of the target solutions (e.g. detailed concepts, APIs, runbooks, application documents, initial user manuals).

Hiring process

Apply online through the job portal; plan for six to eight weeks from application to acceptance

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal.
Status and next steps are visible in the applicant profile's applications overview.
Group-level statement from T-Systems International, not specific to Iberia.

About T-Systems Iberia

T-Systems Iberia is the Spanish subsidiary of T-Systems, the digital services arm of Deutsche Telekom, one of the world's leading telecommunications and IT services providers. T-Systems offers a broad range of IT services including cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and enterprise application management, serving large enterprises and public sector clients. With a global workforce of tens of thousands, T-Systems operates across multiple countries, and its Iberia branch is a key hub for software development, cloud architecture, and public sector digitalization projects.

In Spain, T-Systems Iberia has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and it is a significant employer of IT professionals, particularly in areas like SAP, cloud architecture, AI, and public administration solutions. The company is known for its stable, corporate environment, offering opportunities for international professionals to work on large-scale projects for both Spanish and European clients. Many roles require English, and some require German, reflecting the company's cross-border operations. T-Systems Iberia is an attractive option for those seeking a well-established, multinational IT employer with a strong focus on innovation and public sector work.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2000
Employees: 30,000–50,000
Headquarters: Frankfurt, Germany
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: t-systems.com

Good to know if you are moving

T-Systems Iberia has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in two of Spain's most dynamic tech hubs.
The company is part of Deutsche Telekom, providing access to a large international network and potential career mobility across Europe.
Many roles require or prefer German language skills, which can be an advantage for German-speaking professionals.
T-Systems Iberia works extensively with the Spanish public sector, offering stable, long-term projects.
The company supports relocation and offers a multicultural work environment with employees from various countries.

In their own words

About the company & team

T‑Systems is part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, with around 30.000 employees worldwide. We create technology with purpose to generate a positive impact on society. We are looking for curious talent, eager to learn, take on challenges, and contribute ideas that transform our customers’ experience.

We trust people: we offer autonomy, continuous support, and a collaborative environment where you can grow without limits. We are one global team, guided by respect, integrity, and a passion for doing better every day.

Additional information

And many more advantages of being part of T-Systems!

If you are looking for a new challenge, do not hesitate to send us your CV! Please send CV in English. Join our team!

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