Junior Cloud Platform Engineer

Annual Gross Salary Range: Min. 18,045€ - Max. 35,355€ (depending on experience).

Volkswagen Group Services

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.

We are currently hiring a Junior Cloud Platform Engineer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon.

Who are we?

At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D — home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:

Alternative Drive Systems

Digitalization

Automated Driving

Road Safety

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.

What do we do on our team?

To drive innovation and unlock the full potential of Software-Defined Vehicles, a User Experience Platform is essential for all TRATON brands. This platform serves as the backbone, weaving together multiple layers—from cloud based components to frontend components. The heart of this initiative lies in simplifying complexity. By offering seamless, standardized APIs and a suite of versatile services, features, and tools, the platform empowers each brand to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional value to their customers and accelerating the launch of market-driven solutions.

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people to be part of the team responsible for kicking off this journey to deliver a secure and stable platform for other applications, brand specific services and developers.

What will your responsibilitites be?

Define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision to ensure the system fits its intended purpose within the autonomous vehicle context

Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems

Develop and maintain cloud solutions following best practices

Ensure the efficient operation of data storage and processing functions in line with company security policies and cloud security best practices

Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues

Regularly review existing systems and recommend improvements

Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs

Validate technology assumptions and evaluate implementation alternatives

Define and evolve system architecture

Collaborate with different roles and teams to align on architecture topics and evolve the overall product landscape

Plan and design service ecosystems for future trucks using agile methodologies

Take ownership of key parts of the technical roadmap

Advise colleagues and teams on cloud system architecture topics within the autonomous vehicle domain

Contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture, services, and processes

Take initiative and proactively drive improvements and solutions

What requirements are we looking for?

Minimum of 1 year of professional experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable professional experience

Proven work experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role

Experience in individual software development and the necessary tools and infrastructure, such as networks and equipment

Relevant experience in the conception and implementation of complex software solutions in an international context

Agile and DevSecOps mindset

Solid experience with Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles, as well as common software design patterns, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and usability

Familiarity with version control tools such as Git

Experience with the SAFe framework is a plus

Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus

Proficient knowledge of cloud-based services and tools (AWS is a plus)

Good understanding of cloud paradigms such as Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), PaaS, alerting, and monitoring

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices

Knowledge of Python (Flask) is a plus

Knowledge of a programming language (preferably Java) and proven software development skills is a plus

Very good English skills, both written and spoken

High level of self-organization and sense of ownership

Proactive communication and action-oriented mindset

Curious mindset with a willingness to investigate and understand how things work

Strong passion for learning and continuous improvement

Ability to solve problems in an innovative and pragmatic way

Ability to communicate and collaborate with empathy and clarity

Commitment to supporting colleagues and stakeholders around you

What we can offer

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work hours and hybrid model

Attractive workspace

Employee health care and life insurance

Social benefits and several discounts

Trainings and professional career development

Ref: Level C

About the job

Volkswagen Group Services Portugal

We are experts, we do, we achieve, we notice, we listen, we are specialists, we get to work, we believe. We are where we are needed.

Our three Iberian locations offer different key areas of expertise worldwide. Our diversity is our strength. We are Volkswagen Group Services!

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