Automation Solutions Specialist at IRIUM

At IRIUM we want you to always chase your dreams. Here, prepare yourself to conquer your goals, while enjoying the journey.

We are currently looking for Automation Solutions Specialist

Requirements:

Design, build, and maintain automated infrastructure and deployment workflows using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and related technologies.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize infrastructure-as-code practices across environments.

Required technical skills
5–10 years of hands‑on experience with infrastructure and platform automation, including strong skills in Ansible (playbooks, roles, collections) and Terraform (modules, state management, workspaces).
Solid experience with at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its core services (compute, networking, storage, IAM) automated via IaC.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash) to glue tools together, build custom modules, and automate operational tasks.
Strong understanding of Linux administration, networking fundamentals, and security best practices in automated environments (secrets management, least privilege, compliance as code).
Communication and soft skills (IMPORTANT)
Ability to explain complex automation concepts and trade‑offs clearly to both engineers and non‑technical stakeholders, adapting language to the audience.
Proven experience working in cross‑functional teams, facilitating workshops or refinement sessions to capture requirements and align on automation priorities.
Strong documentation habits: writing clear runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standards so others can understand, operate, and extend automated systems.
Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and willingness to mentor junior engineers on automation practices and tooling.
English and Portuguese (C1)

Location: Hybrid - 2/3 times per week in Lisbon office

What do we offer?

➡ An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development.

➡ Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit.

➡ Unlimited access to technological training in free mode.
IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values ​​are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company!
We can build the future together. Let’s talk!

Send your CV to: recrutamento@irium.pt
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