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The Position
This intermediate IT Infrastructure Engineer role is a dynamic, hybrid position split evenly (50/50) between traditional infrastructure engineering and infrastructure automation/coding. You will independently solve a range of technical business problems and contribute to challenging projects by designing, building, and implementing resilient backup solutions. By applying advanced DevOps practices, you will design test-driven infrastructure and continuous deployment pipelines. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and consulting stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design & Delivery (50%)
Design, build, test, and implement integrated, resilient, and reliable infrastructure backup solutions, either on-premises or in the public cloud
Apply deep technical knowledge independently to address difficult challenges and solve a wide range of business problems creatively
Stay proactive and aware of operational challenges; work with product and support teams to provide internal escalation support to resolve incidents and major incidents
Ensure that all implemented solutions strictly comply with Quality and Regulatory standards
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (50%)
Design and implement test-driven infrastructure and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Provision, deliver, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) and orchestration systems to eliminate manual toil
Produce and maintain sufficient documentation for the designs, design patterns,



and automated component standards created or maintained
Accountability & Stakeholder Management
Evaluate promising technologies and assess business feasibility across technology domains via Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
Act as a technical consultant to senior internal and external stakeholders, communicating complex issues and solutions clearly
Take ownership of key deliverables on projects, represent the workgroup, and influence project direction and technical decisions
Collaborate effectively with diverse team members and virtual teams from various locations and cultural backgrounds
Qualifications
Education / Experience
3-6 Years of relevant work experience, or 1-3 Years with a Master's degree, preferably in a multinational work environment
Demonstrated experience acting in a DevOps capacity, independently addressing a broad range of difficult technical problems
Demonstrated experience independently addressing a broad range of difficult technical problems and contributing to challenging projects
Experience in designing, building, testing, and implementing integrated, reliable IT infrastructure solutions
Experience representing workgroups on project teams, managing milestones, and potentially leading small project teams or mentoring individuals
Technical / Business Skills
Backup Solutions: Proven experience designing and managing Backup environments, specifically using Cohesity. Knowledge of other disaster/cyber recovery and backup tools (such as Rubrik, Veeam, or Commvault) is highly desired
Coding and Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python to drive automation, with foundational coding skills adaptable to other programming languages




Infrastructure, CI/CD & APIs: Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, or equivalents, paired with strong proficiency in RESTful API design principles and integration workflows
Source Code Management: Strong proficiency in Git and GitHub for distributed version control, collaborative workflows, and code management
Agile Operations: Strong understanding of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service environment, applying Scrum, Agile, and ITIL methodologies
Ability to evaluate promising technologies via PoCs and assess their feasibility in meeting business needs
Additional Qualifications
Experience with different hypervisor technologies, specifically Nutanix AHV (Acropolis Hypervisor) and VMware ESXi
PowerShell: Familiarity with PowerShell for existing scripts and vendor modules (e.g., Cohesity)
Bash / Shell Scripting: Linux administration and OS-level troubleshooting background to support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development
Solid understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) lifecycle; ITIL 4 Foundation certification is highly desired
AI Agent Architecture: Early experience or strong interest in building AI Agent workflows and leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate AI capabilities into core system integrations
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a integral impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 IT Infrastructure Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Roche
📍 Madrid