Principal Platform Engineer – Flutter

Betfair Romania Development

full-time

Posted on: 1/24/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Porto • Portugal

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About the role

Build and Evolve On-Prem Platform Capabilities
Architect and operate OpenStack-based private cloud environments;
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Ansible and automation frameworks;
Maintain and enhance core services: DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, Bastions, VPNs, Load Balancers;
Administer IPAM platforms like Infoblox, ensuring scalable and secure network management.
Drive Observability and Operational Excellence
Integrate observability platforms (e.g., Splunk) for telemetry, alerting, and incident response;
Define and promote best practices for monitoring, logging, and root cause analysis;
Build guardrails into infrastructure workflows to ensure reliability and compliance by default.
Enable Developer Experience and Platform Adoption
Partner with application and network teams to abstract complexity and deliver reusable infrastructure patterns;
Create automation templates, runbooks, and architectural blueprints that accelerate delivery;
Lead workshops, expert roundtables, and deep-dives to align teams and foster shared ownership.
Lead and Influence Platform Strategy
Contribute to long-term platform roadmap and architectural decisions;
Represent platform engineering in cross-functional leadership forums;
Mentor engineers and cultivate a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Proven experience with OpenStack architecture and operations
Strong proficiency in Ansible, Python, Bash, and Linux systems
Hands-on expertise with DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, Bastion hosts, and VPNs
Familiarity with Infoblox or similar enterprise-grade IPAM/DNS platforms
Experience with observability tools (Splunk preferred) and incident response practices
Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and ITIL/change management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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