Site Reliability Engineer

Summary

Join Leadtech as a Site Reliability Engineer – GCP and manage, optimize, and ensure the stability, security, and performance of our cloud infrastructure. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and GCP services, develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and automate deployment, testing, and operational workflows. Collaborate with development and data teams to improve platform reliability and automation, and oversee security practices. This role requires strong experience with GCP and various tools, including Terraform, Jenkins, and scripting languages. Leadtech offers growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and unique perks.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3–4 years as an SRE, SysAdmin, or DevOps Engineer in cloud environments
• Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with GCP (Cloud Run, Compute Engine, IAM, Firestore, BigQuery, GKE, etc.)
• IaC: Proficiency in Terraform
• CI/CD: Advanced Jenkins skills
• Scripting: Shell and Groovy (required); Python or PowerShell (nice to have)
• OS: strong knowledge in Linux/Unix or BSD systems
• Networking: Knowledge of TCP/IP, VPCs, route tables, DNS (Cloud DNS or Route 53), and firewall rules
• Security: Experience with SSL/TLS, IAM, and KMS
• Databases: Familiarity with Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), BigQuery, and Firestore
• Tools: Familiarity with SonarQube, Dependency Track, and optionally Nexus

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and GCP services
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins
• Automate deployment, testing, and operational workflows using scripting (Shell, Groovy, and optionally Python or PowerShell)
• Manage services within Google Cloud such as Cloud Run, Firebase, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Kubernetes (GKE), and BigQuery
• Oversee security practices: SSL/TLS certificates, KMS, IAM roles, and Cloud Armor
• Administer and optimize UNIX/Linux systems
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root cause analysis
• Collaborate with development and data teams to improve platform reliability and automation
• Maintain tools like SonarQube, Dependency Track, and Nexus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with packaging tools (Maven, npm)
• Experience in high-traffic web environments
• Knowledge of additional orchestration tools (Ansible, Helm)
• Programming beyond scripting (e.g., Python)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Stackdriver, Grafana, or Prometheus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical processes clearly
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation

Benefits

• 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