Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Location:
Barcelona, Spain
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4033
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company is at the heart of the global energy transformation. We use data-driven digital solutions to optimize the performance of renewable energy installations around the world. Our work contributes to a more diverse, more sustainable global energy mix.

In this role, you will play a critical role in architecting, optimizing, and scaling cloud infrastructure to support cutting-edge renewable energy technologies. This is your opportunity to lead key technical initiatives, drive automation, and enhance system reliability in a complex multi-technology environment.

You will take ownership of designing and implementing robust, scalable, resilient solutions, influence best practices, and tackle complex infrastructure challenges – all while collaborating with and coaching top engineering talent.

If you are passionate about running Kubernetes in production, Infrastructure as a code (IaC), solving large-scale cloud infrastructure challenges, and contributing to the green energy transition, we’d love to hear from you. Read further and apply!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and optimize current infrastructure by analyzing and documenting existing pipelines, and workflows to identify areas for efficiency, scalability, and resilience improvements.
  • Design and implement scalable, cloud-ready solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, and manage the deployment of microservices in K8s environments.
  • Manage and maintain Kubernetes environments in production, ensuring high availability, reliability, and optimized performance.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting efforts, diagnosing and resolving production issues related to Kubernetes, cloud environments, networking, and distributed systems.
  • Act as a technical advisor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems.
  • Drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance, reliability, and security.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members, fostering knowledge sharing and upskilling in DevOps, cloud technologies, and infrastructure best practices.

What we offer

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being:

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and complex challenges.
  • Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
  • Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
  • Be part of a world-growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

Other than that you can expect:

  • Hybrid working model
  • Medical Scheme
  • Commuting Allowance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Kindergarten Allowance
  • 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule
  • Home working allowance (up to 2 days per week)
  • Tax friendly flexible scheme
  • 23 days of annual leave
  • Employee Referral scheme.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

To thrive and succeed in this role, you have:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar discipline; or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or related roles.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes K8s: managing, scaling, and troubleshooting clusters in production.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Helm, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
  • Proficiency in managing and optimizing databases (e.g., ClickHouse, MongoDB) and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Go).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) to automate deployments and infrastructure changes.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

It is a plus if you have:

  • Certifications in Kubernetes (e.g., CKA, CKAD) or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
  • Knowledge of security best practices for cloud and containerized environments.
  • Hands-on experience with storage solutions (e.g., Ceph, S3-compatible storage).
  • Familiarity with renewable energy or IoT systems.

As a person, you possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, allowing you to navigate complex, multi-faceted issues with creativity and precision. You thrive in a collaborative environment, effectively working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and success. Your adaptability and flexibility allow you to quickly adjust to new technologies and challenges, staying ahead in the fast-evolving field of cloud infrastructure and DevOps. With excellent attention to detail, you ensure that systems are optimized, secure, and reliable, while maintaining a high level of quality across all aspects of your work.

Please submit your application in English.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.