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Remote, Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Payments
- 12 or 14 salary payments a year
- Work mode
- Remote (Madrid)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Benefits
- Flexible pay plan, gym access
Visa options
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- More than 5 years of experience in technical leadership roles in cloud engineering or similar.
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience developing, deploying and operating applications on AWS, including distributed architectures and high-availability production environments.
- Hands-on knowledge of AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch or equivalent services), including networking and security.
- Knowledge of distributed application architecture and microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes/EKS.
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or equivalent tools.
- CI/CD and deployment automation.
- Design and implementation of REST APIs and distributed services, event-driven architectures, and messaging and integration patterns.
- Release and change management in production environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
- English C1 level, both spoken and written, to lead technical sessions, coordinate international teams and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Advanced experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or equivalent tools.
- Experience with DevOps platforms and infrastructure automation.
- Knowledge of observability, SRE and vulnerability management.
- AWS certifications (Developer, SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer Professional or similar).
- Experience in regulated environments, banking or financial markets.
- Knowledge of Agile, DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Experience in application modernization and AWS migrations.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- 23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!
- Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, Internet Connectivity, Life and Accident Insurances).
- "Retribución Flexible" Program: (Meals, Kindergarten, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan...)
- Free access to several training platforms
- Professional stability and career plans
- UST also compensates referrals, so you could benefit when you refer professionals.
- The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
- Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime...)
- UST Club Platform discounts and gym access discounts
The role
What we look for? We are looking for a Lead II - DevOps Engineering (AWS Technical Lead) to technically lead the development, evolution and implementation of solutions on AWS environments, guiding development teams in engineering, security, quality and performance best practices, and acting as the technical reference for development, infrastructure and support teams.
What you'll do
- Technically lead the development, evolution and implementation of solutions on AWS, participating in solution design and technology decisions for cloud applications and platforms.
- Oversee the full application lifecycle: development, deployment, maintenance and evolution.
- Ensure correct integration between applications, AWS services and corporate systems.
- Lead technical reviews of solutions, code, infrastructure and deployments, and identify technical risks, technical debt and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Enforce security, observability, availability and performance standards.
- Coordinate the resolution of complex incidents and provide third-level support when needed.
- Drive automation, continuous improvement and the adoption of DevOps practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions, and maintain and supervise technical documentation for applications, infrastructure and processes.
How you'll work
100% remote position for people located in Spain. English C1 required.
Hiring process
Learning about who you are
With recruitment team
Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.
Understanding what makes you tick
What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.
Final interview
With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client
Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.
- UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
- Timing depends on everyone's availability.
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.
- Industry
- Technology
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 30,000
- Headquarters
- Alameda, USA
- In Spain
- Málaga
Good to know if you are moving
- UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
- The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
- UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
- Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
- UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.
In their own words
About the company & team
We are still looking for the very Top Talent... and we would be delighted if you were to join our team! More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35,000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.
Additional information
If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we'll get in touch to fill you in on details. UST is waiting for you! In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.
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