Lead DevOps Engineer in Barcelona - Blu Selection

Overview

As Lead DevOps Engineer, you own and shape the DevOps function within a growing European hub. You combine technical leadership with strong client communication, guiding infrastructure strategy across time zones and teams. You will drive AWS-based cloud architecture, CI/CD, and IaC while mentoring cross-regional DevOps members. This role offers high visibility, startup-style autonomy, and a chance to influence how DevOps integrates with the business. You’ll join a mission-driven agency delivering enterprise web experiences for major brands from Barcelona.

Compensaciones / Beneficios

• Salary from 60K gross/year
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working culture
• Founding member of Barcelona office
• Autonomy to shape DevOps direction
• High-profile projects with major global brands

Responsabilidades

• Lead and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure for major client projects
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using modern tooling
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems, web servers, and application servers
• Monitor system performance and reliability using observability tools
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution
• Visit the client’s Barcelona office 1–2 times per week for brainstorming and alignment
• Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders
• Lead and mentor DevOps teams across APAC and the US
• Own the DevOps function across the organization, evolving it from a black box to an integrated capability

Requisitos principales

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure roles
• Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture
• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and incident troubleshooting skills
• Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Leadership mindset with mentoring experience or readiness to lead
• Entrepreneurial attitude and comfort with startup-like environments
• Understanding of cloud security best practices

• outgoing communication
• client-facing presenting
• leadership and mentorship
• AWS
• Linux administration
• CI/CD pipelines