Cloud Engineering Tech Lead (OpenStack)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Technical Leader to head the Cloud Services area, leading the architecture, operation, and evolution of our private cloud platform. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the creation of a new technological business unit. 2. Access to certifications and development programs. 3. Innovation-oriented, open, and inclusive culture. DESCRIPTION **Join HOPLA! and transform the future with us** At Hopla! Software, we help organizations scale their technological capabilities through extreme automation and architectural robustness. We are not looking for someone who simply "manages clouds", but for a **Technical Leader** capable of heading a new **Cloud Services** area. You will be the driving force behind the transition from a third-party-managed model to building an independent, self-sufficient engineering team. If you master the **OpenStack** ecosystem, have proven experience in critical production environments, and are motivated to lead the technical strategy of a platform from its foundations, we want to meet you. **Your Mission** In this role, you will be the key contributor to the architecture, operation, and evolution of our private cloud platform: * **Architecture and Strategy:** You will lead the platform’s technical roadmap (OpenStack, Ceph, and SDN evolution). * **Technical Leadership:** You will mentor and build from scratch the operations and engineering team for the new Cloud area. * **Automation Culture:** You will implement an **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** model using Ansible and Terraform across the entire cloud lifecycle. * **Innovation and Design:** You will design advanced solutions on the platform (K8saaS, DBaaS, etc.) to ensure continuous evolution. * **Vendor Management:** You will technically validate external vendors’ work and manage the critical transfer of knowledge to the internal team. * **Talent Management:** You will develop the agile integration model for technical staff and maintain the area’s knowledge management platform. **WHAT DO WE OFFER?** * **Stable contract:** Long-term project with direct employment by the end client after the first year. * **Professional challenge:** Lead the creation of a new technological business unit. * **Training program:** Access to certifications and development programs. * **Flexible working hours:** Genuine work-life balance and goal-oriented focus. * **Hybrid model:** Semi-presential work (2\+3 or 3\+2\) based at our office in **Bilbao.** * **Work environment:** Innovation-oriented, open, and inclusive culture. REQUIREMENTS **Requirements** * **Cloud Experience:** At least 5 years designing and operating **OpenStack** environments in production (Community or commercial distributions). * **Critical Infrastructure:** Deep expertise in **Ceph** and SDN networks (Neutron, OVN, Open vSwitch). * **Containers:** Experience with **Kubernetes** (Vanilla or market distributions). * **Systems:** Advanced Linux administration experience (kernel tuning and advanced troubleshooting). * **Automation:** Expert-level proficiency in **Ansible, Terraform**, and scripting (Python/Bash). * **Soft Skills:** Ability to translate complex concepts into business language and a solution-oriented mindset. * **Preferred Qualifications:** Official certifications (COA) and contributions to the Open Source community