Platform Engineer
Clovr Labs · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €70,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Automate deployment pipelines for CI/CD.
- Develop tools for faster developer shipping.
- Ensure system observability and incident response.
- Collaborate with AI and product teams.
About the role
Platform Engineer
Clovr Labs is recruiting a Platform Engineer to work on new and interesting projects. Let's give you some context on who we're looking for and what to expect when you join the team.
About Us
Clovr Labs is a boutique consulting firm working at the intersection of cybersecurity, Bitcoin, and lean product development. We care deeply about building simple, elegant solutions to complex problems and believe in iterating quickly to uncover the best ideas. We’re developing a range of products across several cutting-edge technology domains, including Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, powering instant, low-cost payments at scale.
About the Role
As a Platform Engineer at Clovr Labs, you’ll be a critical part of our engineering team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our products and developer platforms.
Key Roles
- Design and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure using cloud-native technologies (AWS/Hetzner, Kubernetes/Helm, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Automate deployment pipelines for CI/CD workflows across various environments and services.
- Develop platform tooling that empowers developers to build and ship faster with high confidence.
- Ensure system observability through robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Collaborate closely with AI and frontend/backend teams to ensure smooth integration of infrastructure with Clovr’s product ecosystem.
- Champion infrastructure as code and modern DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and scalability.
- Participate in a rotating 24h on-call schedule (standby compensated).
You Might Be a Fit If You Have
- 3–6+ years of experience in Platform, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
- Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure.
- Strong experience with container orchestration (specially Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, Docker, or similar tools.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, etc.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and incident response practices.
- A bias for automation and eliminating toil.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to problem solving.
- Learn and tinker continuously — our Labs spaces give you room to experiment with emerging technologies, tinker with new ideas, and grow your skills collaboratively while contributing to the future of our platform.
- Experience working in high-growth, product-driven startups is a plus.
- Experience with blockchain infrastructure and the cryptocurrency ecosystem is a plus.
What We Offer
- Fully and asynchronous remote work within Spain, independence, ownership and flexibility is what you can expect from our mindset.
- Fair wages for people with attitude above all (60k - 80k negotiable).
- Evolve in a stimulating and challenging environment.
- Share and learn with a passionate and diverse team.
- Work from home budget, choose what you need to create your dream home office, including internet and electricity.
- Annual learning budget, learn a new programming language or go to a tech conference, if it is important for your career, it is important for us.
- Fully paid team building activities three or four times a year, somewhere around the world.
Clovr Labs is incorporated in Spain and the team meets regularly in Barcelona. We speak English and Spanish, most of the time at the same time, but we would appreciate it if you could send us the contents of your application in English.
Key skills/competency
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Hetzner)
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Automation
- Monitoring & Alerting
- Infrastructure as Code
Skills & topics
- Platform Engineer
- DevOps
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Automation
- System Observability
- Infrastructure as Code
- AWS
- Hetzner
- Helm
- Ansible
- Docker
- GitHub Actions
- ArgoCD
- Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Bitcoin
- Lightning Network
- Spain
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD. Quantify achievements in platform engineering roles.
- Showcase your automation skills: Provide examples of infrastructure as code and automated deployments.
- Demonstrate cloud expertise: Detail your experience with AWS, Hetzner, and container orchestration.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss system design, monitoring, and incident response scenarios.
- Emphasize remote work fit: Highlight your self-motivation, independence, and asynchronous communication skills.
Technical preparation
Master Kubernetes and Helm for orchestration.,Practice Terraform for infrastructure as code.,Build and automate CI/CD pipelines.,Set up monitoring and alerting systems.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex infrastructure problem you solved.,How do you handle on-call incidents and stress?,Give an example of proactive problem-solving.,How do you collaborate with different engineering teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities of a Platform Engineer at Clovr Labs?
- As a Platform Engineer at Clovr Labs, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our products and developer platforms. This includes managing cloud-native technologies, automating deployment pipelines, developing platform tooling, ensuring system observability, and collaborating with other engineering teams.
- What experience is required for the Platform Engineer role at Clovr Labs?
- We are looking for candidates with 3-6+ years of experience in Platform, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering. Key technical skills include deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, strong experience with Kubernetes, proficiency in tools like Terraform and Helm, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with blockchain infrastructure is a plus.
- Is this a remote position at Clovr Labs?
- Yes, this is a fully remote position within Spain. Clovr Labs embraces an asynchronous, remote-first work culture, offering independence, ownership, and flexibility.
- What is the salary range for the Platform Engineer position at Clovr Labs?
- The salary range for this position is between 60,000 and 80,000 Euros annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Clovr Labs offers fair wages prioritizing attitude and skill.
- What kind of benefits does Clovr Labs offer to its Platform Engineers?
- Clovr Labs offers a work-from-home budget for office setup, an annual learning budget for professional development, and fully paid team-building activities. You'll also benefit from a stimulating environment, opportunities to learn from a passionate team, and fair compensation.
- What programming languages or technologies are commonly used at Clovr Labs?
- While specific technologies can vary, the Platform Engineer role heavily involves cloud-native technologies like AWS/Hetzner, Kubernetes/Helm, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or ArgoCD. Familiarity with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network is also a plus, indicating potential work with blockchain-related technologies.
- Does Clovr Labs offer opportunities for professional growth?
- Absolutely. Clovr Labs offers an annual learning budget to support your professional growth, whether it's learning a new programming language or attending tech conferences. The 'Labs' environment also encourages continuous learning and experimentation with emerging technologies.
- What is the expected on-call rotation for a Platform Engineer at Clovr Labs?
- Platform Engineers are expected to participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule. Standby time during this rotation is compensated.