Job description
ABOUT US
At Leadtech, we’ve been redefining digital businesses since 2009, creating innovative online solutions that reach millions of users every month. With a diverse team of over 700 members from 23+ nationalities, we’re united by a passion for creativity and collaboration.
We specialize in delivering user-centric experiences across web and mobile platforms, where people can connect with our products like never before.
We’re proud of our global reach and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual contributes to our shared vision of bringing cutting-edge projects to life. Learn more about our journey and mission on our About Us page!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an ambitious and innovative Senior DevOps Engineer to lead and execute our DevOps strategies during a critical growth phase. As a fast-growing payment orchestration company with a strong presence in the USA and European markets, we aim to scale our brand, build awareness, and attract new merchants while retaining and engaging our existing customers. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and requires a deep understanding of B2B fintech marketing.
YOUR MISSION
- Define and drive end-to-end Agile DevOps software development lifecycle with automation at its core.
- Establish and enforce software architecture patterns with a focus on high availability (HA), scalability, security, monitoring, and configuration of Amazon AWS services.
- Provide architecture guidance and design patterns for PaaS and distributed systems development following the Twelve-Factor App methodology.
- Collaborate with development teams by offering coaching and training to enhance automation, service modularity, code reusability, and implement best practices in testing, deployment, and change management processes.
- Optimize non-production environments (development, testing, integration, and pre-production) to improve agility, efficiency, and team productivity.
- Contribute to product definition by sharing technical vision and enabling progress towards Continuous Delivery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across development, testing, and production environments.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
- Minimum 6 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in web systems with a leadership focus on operational matters.
- Experience in the payments, banking, or FinTech industry, with a solid understanding of industry-specific challenges and requirements.
- Knowledge of PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance and best practices for securing payment systems.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
- Advanced expertise in Jenkins for pipeline creation and maintenance.
- Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services: Lambda, CloudFront, API Gateway, S3.
- Proficiency in scripting languages: Shell, Groovy, Python, and PowerShell.
- Strong background in administering UNIX/Linux/BSD systems.
- Solid understanding of Cloud Computing Services like EC2, Docker, and ECS.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts: VPC, subnets, security groups, routing, load balancing, and firewalls in cloud environments.
- Proven experience implementing and managing network security in AWS, including WAF, NACLs, and VPN configurations.
- Strong knowledge of IAM roles and policies, as well as security best practices in cloud-native architectures.
- Familiarity with security monitoring tools and processes, such as vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and threat mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on experience in designing systems with a zero-trust architecture mindset.
- Fluent in English ( Spanish is a plus )
Extra awesomeness scores points!
- Knowledgeable about configuring and managing web servers (Nginx)
- Knowledgeable about monitoring tools: Grafana, Influxdb, etc.
- Experience with MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle.
- NoSQL Databases: Redis, ElasticSearch, DynamoDB and MongoDB.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?
Growth and career development
- At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.
Work-Life balance
- Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!
Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services).
- 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!
Unique Perks
- If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it complete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views.
- Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.
Join us in an environment where you’re free to innovate, learn, and grow alongside passionate professionals. At Leadtech, you’ll tackle exciting challenges and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
“Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressión and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be a part of a great project!”
Location
You’ll have the flexibility to choose whether you’d like to come to the office every day, from time to time, or work fully remote. We want you to find the best combination for you.
If you prefer to be surrounded with amazing people, our exceptional office is in Barcelona’s Blue Building, located right on the city’s seafront. Besides our stunning views, you’ll enjoy our office perks such as free fruit, snacks, and coffee and you’ll also be able to take part in our Mario Kart and table tennis competitions.
The personal data you provide will be used to manage your candidacy for the corporate selection processes that fit your profile. If you wish, you can exercise your rights of access, rectification or cancellation by sending a letter to Avenida Litoral, 12-14, 5ta planta, Barcelona 08005, or emailing us at [email protected], including a document that validates your identity.
