Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (OpenStack/Kubernetes/HadoopSpark) - AI4S

Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC)
Operations department
Spain Barcelona
www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/50124opdmcie

Description

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize our Kubernetes, OpenStack, Hadoop, and Apache Spark environments, ensuring seamless performance and user experience, for giving support to BSC multidisciplinary researchers and be part of the data management team of the BSC.

The funding for these actions/fellowships and contracts comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation, within the framework of the General Invitation by the public business entity Red.es to participate in the talent attraction and retention programs within Investment 4 of Component 19 of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
For more information, please check: www.bsc.es/join-us/excellence-career-opportunities/ai4s


Key Duties
- Deploy, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters using Rancher. Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and security.
- Manage and maintain OpenStack infrastructure. Configure and optimize OpenStack services.
- Monitor and troubleshoot to ensure high availability.
- Deploy and manage Hadoop clusters. Optimize Hadoop for data processing and storage.
- Manage and maintain Apache Spark applications. Ensure the stability and performance of Spark workloads.
- Integrate Kubernetes, OpenStack, Hadoop, and Spark environments.
- Implement best practices for big data processing and security.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams.


Qualifications

- Education
*Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics or related fields.
*Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
*Experience with Kubernetes (Rancher) and OpenStack.
*Proficiency in Hadoop and Apache Spark.
*Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
*Good understanding of networking and security.
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
*Familiarity with Docker, Prometheus, Grafana.
*Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
*Knowledge of agile and DevOps practices.
*Use IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible for automation.
*Fluency in English.
*Good written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
- Competences
*Strong scripting and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to work independently and in a team to complete tasks on schedule.


Start date

As soon as possible

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the BSC website (www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/50124opdmcie) and contain:
- A full CV in English, including contact details.
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.