Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer
Barcelona
Engineering – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Company Description
At Longtail we are building an intelligent, autonomous decision streaming platform for airlines. We build humanly impossible workflows by overlaying scalable & granular automation with proprietary algorithms and rich contextual data. The decisions are streamed in real-time directly to airline systems. Current applications built on our platform allow airlines to offer every possible travel product through their network, providing travelers with more travel options in thousands of routes around the world. And we are building more!
The Position
As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our platform's reliability, scalability, and performance. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to automate processes, optimize workflows, and maintain a robust infrastructure that supports our cutting-edge technology.
In this role, you'll
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage Big data infrastructure like Iceberg/hadoop.
- Automate the provisioning, deployment, and monitoring of cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and services.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address potential issues.
- Manage cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring high availability and security.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across all environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and tools within the DevOps team.
- Maintain and update documentation related to infrastructure and processes.
- Proven ability to bring a larger company mindset to smaller startups, empowering developers through self-service automation, reducing cloud footprints, and improving security.
- Expertise in designing, testing, and implementing infrastructure for SaaS environments, with a focus on automation and efficiency improvements.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in a SaaS environment.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Background in working with large media companies on DevOps tasks, including migrations to AWS, CI/CD pipeline scripting, and extensive use of Docker, PostgreSQL, Bash, Git, and Jira..
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Experience in managing Big data infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the travel tech industry or with airline systems.
- Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
- Understanding of machine learning and data analytics workflows.
Why join Us?
- Contribute to cutting-edge fare management solutions in the airline industry.
- Enjoy a supportive management team that values hard work, fosters professional growth, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Be part of a steadily growing company with opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Longtail Technologies is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Longtail Technologies considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Longtail Technologies is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation made due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
