Platform Developer

Portugal, PT
Senior (4-6 Years)
Full remote
English Required Portuguese Required Not Accepting Candidates Living Abroad

Job Description

Our team manages approximately 40 tools supporting infrastructure lifecycle operations. The squad is currently delivering two strategic platforms — Cycloid (self-service infrastructure portal) and n8n (workflow orchestration engine) while maintaining and evolving a broader portfolio of legacy and modern tools.

We are looking for a Platform Developer to join the team and contribute to both platform delivery and the evolution of the tool portfolio.

Role Summary:

As a Platform Developer in the PAT squad, you will:
  • Develop and maintain components for the Cycloid and n8n platforms (APIs, integrations, automation scripts)
  • Build CI/CD pipelines to support automated delivery of platform components 
  • Develop new solutions to replace or reinforce existing tools in the PAT portfolio 
  • Collaborate closely with Domain Architects, the Lead Developer, and the Lead Architect to deliver robust, maintainable solutions
Key Responsibilities

Platform Development (Cycloid & n8n)
  • Develop and maintain the CJ API (Go/Python) that serves dynamic form data and handles request lifecycle 
  • Build and maintain n8n workflows and sub-workflows (transversal building blocks)
  • Develop Cycloid Stack Forms (.forms.yml) and associated handlers (Python)
  • Implement integrations between platforms (Cycloid ↔ GitLab, n8n ↔ CMS, n8n ↔ ServiceNow, n8n ↔ CMS) 
  • Write and maintain automated tests for platform components
CI/CD & Automation
  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Concourse)
  • Automate build, test, and deployment processes for platform components
  • Manage container image builds and promotion across environments (Dev → Acceptance → Production)
  • Implement GitOps practices for platform deployments (ArgoCD, Helm)
Tool Portfolio Evolution
  • Analyse existing tools to identify replacement or improvement opportunities
  • Develop new solutions (APIs, scripts, integrations) to replace legacy tools or extend platform capabilities
  • Ensure backward compatibility during migration from legacy to new solutions
  • Document all developed solutions (architecture, usage, operational procedures)
Collaboration & Quality
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards
  • Write clear technical documentation for developed components
  • Support Domain Architects in developing their Cycloid stacks and n8n workflows
  • Contribute to the definition of development best practices and reusable patterns
Technical Skills

Required
  • Proficiency in Python (primary development language) 
  • Experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, automation) 
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Concourse, or similar) 
  • Experience with Git (branching strategies, merge requests, GitOps) 
  • Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) 
  • Experience with REST API design and development 
  • Familiarity with YAML/JSON configuration and schema validation 
  • Comfortable with Linux command line and shell scripting (Bash)
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests 
  • Experience with n8n or similar workflow automation tools (Airflow, Temporal, AWX) 
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases 
  • Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tools 
  • Knowledge of OIDC/LDAP authentication and authorization 
  • Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace) 
  • Experience working in a regulated or institutional environment
Soft Skills
  • Adaptable - able to switch between products and technologies as the squad's missions evolve. Nothing is permanent; priorities shift based on project needs and the team must respond accordingly 
  • Reliable estimator - able to assess effort and time required for each assignment before committing delivery timelines to stakeholders 
  • Transparent communicator - proactively flags potential delays and difficulties early, and regularly updates progress on development tasks 
  • Autonomous and proactive - able to pick up a problem and drive it to completion 
  • Team player- works well in a small squad, shares knowledge, asks for help when needed 
  • Clear communicator - can explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders
  • Pragmatic - delivers working solutions, iterates, avoids over-engineering

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.
Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN
I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.
Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN
I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.
João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)
My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.
Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)
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What You Can Expect as a KWANer

Respect isn’t optional here

You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.

Dedicated People Experience Partner

Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.

Continuous learning, built in

Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.

Recognition that’s visible

Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.

A culture you can feel

From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.

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