DESCRIPTION
Are you an Platform Engineering Lead – Application Virtualization Platform? If you are looking for a great team with a high technical level, where proactivity and the desire to do different things are valued.
THIS IS YOUR PLACE!
We are leaders in digital solutions with 25 locations on 5 continents and a team of more than 4,500 people. We support large companies and public administrations in their end2end digital transformation process, developing and executing the most innovative and scalable projects from strategy to operation.
All this growth is based on talent and passion for innovation and continuous improvement, always in our way: simplifying the complex
What you’ll do:
- Lead the platform engineering team, set priorities, and monitor progress toward goals.
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Provide expertise in Application Virtualization, primarily managing Citrix Virtual Apps/XenApp environments supporting critical business functions.
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Ensure platform quality through consistent development, testing, and documentation practices.
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Oversee all platform engineering outcomes, focusing on continuous improvement and aligning with KPIs/OKRs.
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Manage budgeting, planning, team motivation, vendor contracts, and Level 3 platform support.
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Establish governance structures and best practices for platform engineering.
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Collaborate on platform architecture and development, ensuring alignment with business goals.
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Identify and implement new technology capabilities, and support platform system demos.
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Maintain and manage the software infrastructure supporting the platforms.
REQUIREMENTS
What you should know to succeed in this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, and/or Management Information Systems from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
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5+ years of more experience with Agile methods / methodologies, and leading SCRUM / Lean / Kanban teams.
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10+ years or more of relevant professional experience as a technology engineer, with 7+ years in a role managing platform teams.
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7+ years of experience deploying Application Virtualization infrastructure using private hosting and public cloud solutions. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the following technologies and activities are required:
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Citrix Virtual Apps / XenApp deployment on premises using VMware virtualization, and on AWS.
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Designing, planning, deploying, and administrating Citrix CVAD, Server Farms, Web Interface, StoreFront, NetScaler, Provisioning Services, Citrix Profile Management, Citrix Cloud services.
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Active Directory, Group Policy, and DHCP configuration.
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Automation using PowerShell scripting required.
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Troubleshooting related to Citrix XenApp infrastructure.
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3+ years of experience using public cloud infrastructure (AWS required, Azure desired).
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Proven track record of getting things done in complex organizations.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Healthcare / life science / pharmaceutical industry experience required.
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Referenceable leadership, management, or key influencer experiences required.
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Ability to work in an agile and rapid changing environment with high quality deliverables.
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Previous experience managing global engineering teams and budgets required.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated presentation, communication, and influencing skills.
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Ability to think outside the box for innovative engineering capabilities.
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Knowledge of information management practices, regulatory requirements and global data privacy laws related to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Proven knowledge of IT Service Management, Service Operations, and Service Release (ITIL v4 and ITSM).
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Working knowledge of DevOps CI/CD technologies and lifecycle.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud IaaS and PaaS technology environments (AWS and Azure preferred).
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Demonstrated experience and knowledge of micro-services concepts, API integration enablement, container technologies and services (Kubernetes based preferred).
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Proven experience with platform engineering automation lifecycle, leveraging infrastructure as code, configuration management, orchestration, modern patterns, APIs, and site reliability engineering concepts.
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Experience with scripted deployment process, tools, and lifecycle (i.e. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Python).
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Ability to drive continuous improvement, and experience working with change management or internal communications team.
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Experience working with virtual / Agile teams in different locations, aligning and adapting different work, culture, and communication styles.
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Experience working in a lean and agile software delivery team model.
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Experience managing insourced or outsourced delivery teams as a virtual lead.
Do we share the same DNA? We do, if:
- You are flexible and purpose-oriented
- You have a creative and innovative mind
- You feel confident and enjoy what you do
You are autonomous and have a self-driven personality
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Benefits of working together:
️ Law benefits
Medical insurance
Work in national & international projects
English classes
Gym pass with exclusive prices
Referral bonus
International Mobility
L Language classes, technical certifications, and Access to open webinars and Udemy
Great work environment; our teams make it possible!
Work from home and flexible hours
Various health and wellness initiatives with our VASS Care program
Stability and future projection through the professional development plan
You will be part of a dynamic company that is constantly growing
You will participate in projects with cutting-edge technologies
You will be part of a young, multifunctional, and autonomous team
You will be part of a large team of high-level professionals whose motivation is contributing value to daily work and professional excellence
If you want to join a dynamic company where technological challenges will be found daily, we await you in the great VASS team.
We want you to be the best version of yourself. YOUR TALENT IS OUR DNA
Welcome to your future!
VASS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or disability. Our recruitment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
