Infrastructure Specialist - SDS

Infrastructure Specialist - SDS

Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Digital Services is the team of technology and operations at Santander. We are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that out work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 7,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, UK, USA, Mexico, Chile and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data and Angular among others) on all kinds of on-premise and cloud-based platforms.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Digital Services is looking for a Infrastructure Specialist based out of Madrid.

This area is responsible for the design, implementation, and evolution of solutions focused on deployment automation and the management of changes within the AWS architecture.

Its main mission is twofold: on the one hand, to optimize and modernize the platform by incorporating new AWS functionalities and best practices; and on the other hand, to design and provision the infrastructure required to support new projects defined by the Solution Architecture teams.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure deployed on AWS, supporting Openbank and ODS teams while ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions (Infrastructure as Code) to provision and decommission environments on demand, ensuring agility and optimal resource utilization.

• Ensure compliance with corporate security policies, including credential management, key rotation, access controls, and hardening standards. Provide hands-on server support during deployments and production operations.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure that new environments meet functional, technical, and security requirements, aligning with cloud and DevOps best practices.

• Lead AWS cost optimization initiatives, including resource tagging, monitoring, and usage analysis. Identify and eliminate unnecessary instances or services and investigate root causes (process or software-related) when resources are not properly decommissioned, driving structural and sustainable improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), participating in the design, deployment, and operation of cloud infrastructures in production environments (Required).

• Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and microservices orchestration using Kubernetes or similar tools (Preferred).

• Experience in Linux system administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or other enterprise distributions), including configuration, hardening, troubleshooting, and performance optimization (Preferred).

• Knowledge of database administration and operations, particularly PostgreSQL (installation, configuration, basic tuning, backup & recovery, and monitoring) (Preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field (Required).

• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or DevOps practices (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps, Google Cloud DevOps) will be considered a plus (Preferred).

Languages

• English: Ability to engage in technical conversations, work with specialized documentation, and collaborate effectively in international environments (Required)

Hard Skills

• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Shell scripting, or other automation-focused languages) (Preferred).

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, or similar) (Preferred

• Practical knowledge of infrastructure and deployment automation (Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD) (Preferred).

• Ability to analyze metrics, logs, and system events to identify incidents and optimize system performance (Preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills, with an analytical mindset and focus on root cause analysis (Required).

• Ownership mindset, taking responsibility for results and the stability of implemented solutions (Preferred).

• Proactive attitude, anticipating risks and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement (Preferred).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (Preferred).

• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments (architecture, development, security, business teams) (Preferred).

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.

• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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