Platform Engineer (DevOps / DataOps)

Continental

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Lousado, Braga, pt on site Until 10/7/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

      We are looking for a Platform Engineer (DevOps / DataOps) to build, automate, and operate our enterprise data and AI platform. The role focuses on creating and operating a secure, scalable, and self-service cloud platform that enables data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and application teams to deliver business value efficiently.

      While experience with data platforms is beneficial, the primary focus is on platform engineering principles, cloud infrastructure, automation, governance, and operational excellence. The preferred cloud platform is Microsoft Azure, although experience with AWS is equally valued.

      You will work closely with (enterprise) architects, automation teams, data engineers, and product teams to establish a modern platform operating model based on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, cloud-native services, and platform self-service capabilities.

      Main Responsibilities:

      • Implement and maintain Infrastructure/Policy as Code using tools such as Terraform;
      • Develop reusable platform services and self-service capabilities for engineering teams;
      • Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources;
      • Establish platform automation standards and engineering guardrails;
      • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform and application deployments;
      • Implement monitoring, observability, alerting, and operational dashboards;
      • Improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
      • Academic Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field;
      • +3 years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering;
      • Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture principles;
      • Experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS;
      • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred);
      • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines;
      • Strong knowledge of Git-based development workflows;
      • Lakehouse experience (e.g., Databricks, MS Fabric, Snowflake) is a plus;
      • Understanding of networking, security, identity management, and cloud operations;
      • Solid communication and stakeholder management skills;
      • Fluent English communication skills.

      Our offer:

      • Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
      • Flexible working model;
      • Collaborative working style;
      • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
      • Opportunity to make a difference.

      We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

      Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

      About this role

      Summary

      Build, automate, and operate enterprise data and AI platform using cloud and DevOps principles.

      Job title

      Platform Engineer (DevOps / DataOps)

      Experience level

      3+ years

      Minimum experience

      3+ years exp

      Industry

      automotive

      Location requirements

      Lousado, Braga, Portugal; remote work not specified

      Salary

      Not specified

      Visa sponsorship

      H-1B sponsor history

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      Terraformcloud platformsCI/CD pipelinesGit workflowsnetworkingsecurity

      Preferred skills

      AzureAWSLakehouseDatabricksSnowflake

      Specializations

      cloud infrastructureautomationplatform engineeringDevOpsDataOps
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      4760 Lousado, Portugal

      On-site City