Junior Platform Engineer

Job Title

Junior Platform Engineer

Summary

We’re looking for a Junior Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering teams. In this role, you’ll highly involved in the shift from legacy and network-based environments to cloud based solutions, managing IT infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure components, including platform services, containers, and cloud operations;
• Design, build, and operate platforms that serve as the foundation for software solutions and services;
• Lead and support the migration from legacy, network-based environments to modern cloud-based solutions;
• Combine expertise across network engineering, system administration, and storage administration to ensure reliable platform operations;
• Develop and maintain tools, automation, and infrastructure that enhance engineering productivity and scalability;
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance to ensure high availability, security, and efficiency;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, DevOps, and security) to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure platforms.
• Implement best practices in infrastructure management, configuration, monitoring, and incident response;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by researching and adopting new technologies, methodologies, and processes.

About The Ideal Candidate

• Exposure to CI/CD concepts and version control systems such as Git; experience with pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.) is an advantage;
• Basic understanding of the compute stack: storage, networking, operating systems, virtualization, containerization, and provisioning;
• Foundational knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar);
• Exposure to virtualization and containerization technologies such as VirtualBox, Docker, or Kubernetes;
• Interest in cloud platforms and services, with some hands-on experience through projects, labs, or internships;
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is a plus;
• Eagerness to learn monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, or similar);
• Basic understanding of messaging systems or streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus;
• Strong willingness to learn and grow into advanced platform engineering responsibilities;
• Proficiency in English with good communication and collaboration skills.
• What We Can Offer You
• 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits.
• 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture
• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• 🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• 🌟 A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.