Senior IT System Engineer

Role Overview

• Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on GCP — from identity architecture and access controls to cost optimisation and scalability planning
• Lead SaaS lifecycle management across 300+ applications: discovery, governance, license optimisation, and vendor accountability using tools like Torii
• Design and maintain our IAM ecosystem (Okta, Google Workspace, Jamf) including SSO/MFA enforcement, provisioning workflows, and identity lifecycle automation
• Build and enforce endpoint management policies across a 99% Apple fleet via Jamf and MDM, ensuring security baselines and a great employee experience
• Create dashboards and reporting frameworks that give leadership real visibility into our SaaS spend, cloud posture, and asset health
• Write production-quality code daily — Python scripts, API integrations, iPaaS (integration Platform as a platform) workflows (Workato or similar), and lightweight internal tools that solve real problems for our team
• Build and maintain integration pipelines that connect our SaaS ecosystem: identity provisioning, automated onboarding/offboarding, license reconciliation, and event-driven workflows
• Develop internal tooling and dashboards (Google Apps Script, Python, HTML/CSS/JS) that surface actionable data — from AI usage analytics to hardware fleet health and budget forecasting
• Shape and execute our internal AI tools strategy — managing adoption, governance, and usage analytics for platforms like Claude, ChatGPT Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI capabilities for IT operations — from AI-assisted troubleshooting to predictive SaaS usage and automated compliance evidence collection
• Treat Infrastructure as Code as a default: version-controlled configurations, reproducible environments, and CI/CD pipelines for IT automation deployments
• Design automation solutions that are clean, maintainable, and built to last — not just clever scripts, but well-documented, testable, production-grade systems
• Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 IT engineers — hiring, coaching, mentoring, and creating real career development paths
• Elevate your team’s engineering skills through hands-on mentoring: pair programming, code reviews, architecture discussions, and setting quality standards that raise everyone’s game
• Build a collaborative engineering culture where the team ships robust IT solutions that internal customers genuinely value
• Help IT engineers grow from script-writers into systems thinkers — teaching them to build modular, testable, well-documented automation they’re proud of
• Champion open communication and a strong feedback culture — great teams are built on psychological safety, trust, and transparency
• Collaborate across the Platform group to align your team with company objectives and ambitious IT maturity goals
• Build roadmaps that balance long-term strategic vision (governance frameworks, scalable architectures) with tactical quick wins that deliver immediate value
• Partner with Security and Legal to maintain SOC 2 compliance — owning IT controls, evidence collection, and audit readiness
• Ensure GDPR and data protection requirements are embedded into every system and workflow your team touches
• Lead initiatives that enforce best-in-class governance practices: access reviews, vendor risk assessments, and shadow IT remediation
• Embrace an agile “build it and run it” mindset where your team owns what they build, from launch through ongoing security and support
• Create a learning environment where experimentation is encouraged and delivery proficiency keeps improving
• Lead initiatives that crush manual work, boost efficiency, and raise the bar on governance practices
• Be the champion for engineering best practices within the IT function and across the organisation

Requirements

• 8k+ years in IT engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles — with at least 2 years leading or mentoring a technical team
• Strong, demonstrable coding ability in Python — not just scripting, but building well-structured, testable automation with proper error handling, logging, and documentation
• Hands-on experience building API integrations and working with RESTful services, OAuth flows, webhooks, and API-first SaaS platforms
• Proficiency with at least one iPaaS / workflow automation platform (Workato, Tray.io, n8n, or similar) for building enterprise integration pipelines
• Experience building internal tools and dashboards — whether that’s Google Apps Script, lightweight web apps (HTML/CSS/JS), or data visualisation frameworks
• Deep hands-on experience with our core stack: Okta (or comparable IdP), Google Workspace, Jamf, and GCP
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar)
• Version control fluency — Git workflows, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines are second nature to you
• A genuine passion for AI-assisted workflows and experience adopting or governing AI developer tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar)
• The ability to balance team management with hands-on technical work — you lead by example and stay close to the code
• Experience mentoring engineers: you enjoy pair programming, giving thoughtful code reviews, and helping people level up their craft
• Experience navigating compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001) from the IT operations side
• A problem-solving mindset that navigates ambiguity with data, curiosity, and a user-first approach — yes, internal stakeholders are users too
• A bias for action: experiment, test new approaches, learn from data, and iterate quickly to deliver value
• Clear, effective communication in English (written and verbal)
• Openness to giving and receiving feedback in a safe, supportive environment

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Jamf
• JavaScript
• Python
• Terraform

Benefits

• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com
• Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance
• Attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health