Cloud Platform Engineer

About the role

synvert ,  a  GlobalLogic   company ,  is  a  leading   cloud , data,  and  AI  services   company ,  partnering   with   enterprises  to design,  implement ,  and   manage   end -to- end  data  and  AI  solutions   that  drive  measurable  business  impact ,  combining   deep   technical  expertise  with   strong   industry   knowledge   across   different   sectors .          As  part   of   synvert , in Portugal,  you’ll   join  a team  of  experts  pushing   the   boundaries   of  AI, Data,  Product   and   Platform   Engineering ,  working   alongside   an   international ,  multidisciplinary  team –  all   from   our   offices  in Leiria,  Lisbon   and  Viseu ( so   far !)!      You’ll own the operation and evolution of OpenStack-based private clouds, focusing on reliability, upgrades, automation, and solving real infrastructure problems across compute, network, and storage.  This is a role for someone who likes infrastructure foundations, not just pipelines.  Run and evolve an OpenStack private cloud (ops, upgrades, stability)
Automate infrastructure work
Troubleshoot infra issues across Linux, virtualisation, storage, and networking
Improve observability, reliability, and security baseline

Key Requirements
At least, 3 years of working experience

Hands-on experience with OpenStack  in production

Strong Linux systems administration skills

Experience with virtualization ( KVM or simila r )

Good understanding of networking basics ( VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing )

Experience with infrastructure automation ( Ansible required, Terraform is a plus )

Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana or ELK

Solid understanding of storage systems ( Ceph, NFS, iSCSI or similar )

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

You are comfortable communicating in English  (written and spoken)

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice-to-Have 
Experience with public cloud ( AWS, Azure or GCP )
Knowledge of message queues ( Kafka, RabbitMQ )
Basic understanding of security concepts ( IAM, TLS )
You have experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment
Public speaking and blog writing interes tto spread our culture and skills
Experience developing solutions using Generative AI, LLMs, or agentic architectures
Experience leveraging AI-powered SDLC workflows for both product and engineering tasks

Agile  Company   Culture   and   the   Best  Team   →Global  Projects  &  Opportunities  
→Social  Events   & Team  Building  
Continuous  Development   →Training & Development   → Growth  Opportunities   Flexible Working   → Remote   Friendly  Culture   Other Benefits   →Great  Equipment  & Tools   → Flexible  Benefits   →Extra  Days  Off   → Health   Insurance  
One of the perks of being a part of  synvert  is that you’ll join a global team of over 500 experts from Germany to the UK, Croatia and even the UAE.     As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud native and AI solutions, leveraging  synvert's  extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise.      Join us and be at the forefront of delivering excellence in DevOps, Data, and Digital Products!     And even if you don’t think you meet 100% of the requirements, submit your application. We’re always happy to meet new people!   See you on the other side!     And just as a FYI, here’s  what you can expect from our application process:   → PX Interview  →Tech Interview → Final Interview → Offer