Platform Engineer / DevOps

Job Description:

NAVBLUE is a leading services company, wholly owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations solutions and services for airlines and aircraft operators, on the ground and onboard. NAVBLUE combines aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources and increase productivity, for a safe and sustainable aviation.

We’re seeking an intermediate-senior Platform Engineer ready to lead the evolution of our aviation service platforms. In this role, you’ll take ownership of architecting state-of-the-art GitLab pipelines to automate complex delivery cycles and designing standardized AWS platform solutions that solve common challenges across the organization. You’ll serve as a developer advocate, partnering with engineering teams to promote cloud-native best practices and ensuring our technical ecosystem stays ahead of the curve through innovative reference implementations.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, deployment, and management of AWS infrastructure components (ECS, S3, RDS, Servless SQS/SNS) in alignment with internal cloud standards.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to support repeatable and secure deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, and security using AWS-native tools.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and streamline cloud operations
• Assist in managing cloud cost controls and propose optimizations to improve efficiency
• Continuous evaluation of AWS infrastructure, and we must anticipate, plan and roll out updates to ensure continuity of service.
• Understand the cost and usage implications of services developed and running on AWS infrastructure.
• You will optimize usage patterns and recommend improvements including but not limited to AWS quotas, financial costs, idling and scalability and services design.

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Have designed, developed, launched and maintained services with tight cloud infrastructure integration.
• Ideally, holding certification as an AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer or be willing to earn certification within the first year at NAVBLUE (supported and funded by NAVBLUE).
• You have a College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree within the software engineering area of study or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication in English
• At NAVBLUE our software development teams are formed around a matrixed organization consisting of Tribes and Chapters. Team members belong to a Chapter, in which skills, competencies, and standards are owned, solidified, and grown.  They are also members of a Squad (scrum team) where they utilize those skills and competencies to support the Tribe in the production and delivery of quality software.

What We Offer: 

• Stable, full-time employment contract
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model (3 days per week in our Gdansk office at Olivia Business Centre)
• Training and development opportunities to support your career growth (3000 PLN gross per year after the probationary period)
• Co-funding for meals and commuting 
• Access to the latest knowledge and technologies enabling professional development 
• Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams, including occasional international travel
• Private medical coverage for you and your family 
• Sport card 
• Mental health support platform 
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee referral program bonus (5000 PLN) 

Recruitment Roadmap:

• Recruitment form completion
• Technical interview
• Final interview with the HR Business Partner
• Offer

Selection and Hiring Commitment 

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

NAVBLUE is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

NAVBLUE Gdansk is operating within the Airbus Helicopters Polska Structure. 

At Airbus Helicopters Polska sp. z o.o. Gdańsk Plant, the "Internal procedure for reporting legal violations and taking follow-up actions at Airbus Helicopters Polska sp. z o.o. Gdańsk Plant" is in effect. This procedure was introduced in accordance with the Act of June 14, 2024, on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928). In the event of any detected violations, whistleblowers can submit reports to the following email address: [email protected].

Sustainability at NAVBLUE
At NAVBLUE, we recognize that aviation’s innovation must be matched by environmental responsibility. As a digital leader, we provide immediate, actionable solutions to optimize airline operations and drive decarbonization today. Sustainability is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for our growth; it is central to our 2030 strategy to become the industry reference for integrity and stewardship. By joining us, you will play a direct role in this transformation, ensuring the future of air transport is as responsible as it is innovative.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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