--- title: 'DevOps Engineer at MAP' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/devops-engineer-map-madrid-hpzntxrk5jyk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # DevOps Engineer at MAP - **Company:** MAP - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Posted:** 2026-09-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/map/jobs/8858002002 ## Job description ## Who We Are MAP | WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. ## About WPP MAP is part of [WPP](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/wpp.com/__;!!IfJP2Nwhk5Z0yJ43lA!L_cfT4E3gsmmDY1lVQTB6ihlfPeBl9X4sMM2KI6iWZYexC2nCeZ9oxgP9qvgbrqxIBpx82rGb_mWqh5F0zKxq5_dP7Y$), the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. Do you have experience building and operating cloud platforms with a hands-on and automation-focused approach? Do you enjoy creating tools that make developers’ lives easier while improving the reliability of software delivery? Would you like to work with modern cloud technologies and help shape the future of an engineering platform? Then you might be just the DevOps Engineer we’re looking for. What will your day look like? In the role as our new DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, automating and operating a modern cloud-native platform on Microsoft Azure. Your job is to create the infrastructure, tools and processes that enable development teams to deploy and run applications safely, reliably and independently. More specifically, your tasks include: - Designing, building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. - Developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. - Creating reusable Terraform modules and supporting multiple environments, such as development, testing and production. - Deploying and operating Kubernetes platforms, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Managing the Kubernetes cluster lifecycle, including upgrades, monitoring, scaling, security and availability. - Supporting containerised applications and Kubernetes workloads. - Implementing and maintaining GitOps workflows using Flux CD. - Managing application and infrastructure deployments through Git repositories. - Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. - Creating self-service capabilities that allow development teams to deploy applications more efficiently. - Collaborating with development teams to improve deployment processes and platform adoption. - Automating operational tasks and continuously improving platform reliability. - Supporting cloud governance, security, access management and cost optimisation practices. - Monitoring the platform and troubleshooting production incidents. - Performing root-cause analysis and helping prevent recurring issues. - Contributing to platform standards, technical documentation and engineering best practices. Who are you going to work with? You will work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide the tools and processes they need to deploy and operate their applications effectively. The position offers a great opportunity for you to make a personal impact on the way engineering teams work, while helping shape and improve a modern cloud platform. What do you bring to the table? You are a hands-on, proactive and collaborative engineer with a genuine passion for cloud technology, automation and platform reliability. You enjoy solving complex technical problems and creating simple, repeatable solutions that can be used by other engineering teams. You take ownership of your work and are comfortable supporting live production environments. You are also able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and enjoy helping development teams adopt new tools and ways of working. In addition, you have: - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. - Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments. - Knowledge of Azure networking, identity management, access control and security. - Proven experience using Terraform to create and manage cloud infrastructure. - Experience managing reusable Terraform modules and multi-environment deployments. - Understanding of Terraform remote state management and infrastructure lifecycle management. - Strong practical experience with Kubernetes. - Experience deploying and supporting workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Knowledge of Kubernetes ingress controllers, networking, storage, scaling and observability. - Hands-on experience with GitOps principles and Flux CD. - Experience managing application and infrastructure deployments through Git repositories. - Strong experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions. - Experience building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with branching strategies, pull request workflows and repository governance. - Experience monitoring systems, troubleshooting production incidents and performing root-cause analysis. - Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. A leader in personalized customer experiences MAP is a world-leading Centre of Excellence that helps businesses humanize the relationship between the brand and the customer through hyper personalization at scale, marketing automation and CRM. With the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency and the power of technology and data, we work with some of the world's most admired brands to help them on their transformation journey to becoming truly customer-centric. Together, we are 1000 + technology specialists, data scientists, strategic thinkers, consultants, operations experts, and creative minds from 55+ nationalities. ## #LI-EMEA WPP (MAP/VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click “Apply now” below, your information is sent to MAP/VML. To learn more about how we process your personal data during when you apply for a role with us, on how you can update your information or have the information removed please read our [Privacy policy](https://wt-map.com/privacy-policy). California residents should read our [California Recruitment Privacy Notice](https://www.wundermanthompson.com/california-recruitment-privacy-notice). ## About MAP ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: VML MAP is a global marketing consultancy and center of excellence specializing in marketing automation, personalization, loyalty, CRM, and Agentic AI at scale. - **Entity Type**: Public (Subsidiary of VML, part of WPP plc – NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: Copenhagen, Denmark - **Founded**: Not publicly available (transitioned from Wunderman Thompson MAP to VML MAP as of January 1, 2024) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the MAP unit evolved within WPP) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Marketing Technology (MarTech), Advertising Technology (AdTech), CRM, Data & AI Consulting, Content & Creative Services - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise and global brands across retail, entertainment, beauty, home furnishings, and more - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Humanize the connection between brands and consumers through data-driven, personalized content across all channels.” ## Products & Services - **Marketing Automation & Personalization**: Advisory, strategy, and implementation of platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, Braze) to deliver omnichannel, one-to-one experiences. - **Data & AI**: Data architecture, analytics, AI-driven segmentation, and predictive modeling to power CRM and marketing programs. - **Content & Creative**: Creative production, copywriting, and content supply chain optimization for personalized campaigns. - **Identity & 1:1 Paid Media**: First-party data activation, audience targeting, and paid media integration. - **Technology & Platform**: Adobe Experience Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and custom platform architecture and engineering. - **Operating Models & Processes**: Marketing operations design, governance, and transformation to enable scalability. - **Loyalty Programs**: Design and execution of loyalty and retention programs driven by CRM and analytics. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (operates as a division of VML/WPP) - **Key Metric**: - **Annual Revenue**: Not publicly available - **Total Employees**: ~795 (+3.6% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml-map) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: VML (parent), WPP (parent), Adobe, Salesforce, Braze, Snowflake, Marketo, Shopify, Google Cloud Platform - **Growth Signals**: - Active job postings up **530% YoY** (82 open roles) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vml-map) - Expanded from 5 European markets to 19 markets for a global entertainment client [vml-map.com](https://www.vml-map.com/) - Helped a major beauty retailer transform CRM personalization and omnichannel experience - Reduced marketing spend by 20% for a global home furnishings retailer while boosting marketing effect by 20% [vml-map.com](https://www.vml-map.com/) - Increased purchase frequency and spend by 20% in 20 months for a mobility client ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep MarTech specialization**: One of the world’s largest dedicated centers of excellence for marketing automation, personalization, and CRM – not a generalist agency. - **Platform partnerships**: Strategic relationships with all major marketing clouds (Adobe, Salesforce, Braze) enable deep technical expertise. - **Consultancy + Agency hybrid**: Combines strategic consulting rigor with creative and execution capabilities (described as “the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency”). - **Global but integrated**: 14 fully integrated offices across North/Central America, Europe, and Asia; operates as “one team, multiple locations” with consistent methodologies. - **Agentic AI focus**: Early investment in Agentic AI for marketing (as featured in their services) positions them at the forefront of the next MarTech wave. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Scaling personalization and loyalty for global brands; operationalizing AI (Agentic AI) to automate and enhance marketing decisions; expanding first-party data capabilities for paid media; deepening Adobe and Salesforce ecosystem expertise. - **Growth direction**: Winning larger enterprise transformation programs, expanding geographic footprint (particularly APAC and Americas), and integrating creative and data services under one roof. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Diverse, global team representing over 55 nationalities; emphasis on belonging, authenticity, and inclusion. Employees describe a “connected community” across 26,000+ VML staff worldwide. - **Work model**: Remote-friendly with a “Remote Workspace” designation on job postings; many roles are fully remote, while some offices (e.g., Austin, TX) have in-office expectations for certain positions. The company operates as “one team, multiple locations.” - **Engineering & tech culture**: Heavy focus on Adobe (AEP, Campaign, AJO, CJA), Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and modern data stacks (Snowflake, Kubernetes, Terraform, Python). Engineers work on client-facing implementations and are encouraged to stay current with certifications and training. - **Perks & development**: Access to VML’s “Catalyst Academy” for learning and career growth; bespoke career development platforms; emphasis on “Authentic Personal Brand” coaching; resources for mental and physical well-being. - **Career growth**: Rapid hiring – 82 open roles across technology, data, strategy, operations, and creative. Many senior and director-level positions available, suggesting internal mobility and expansion. ## Sources 1. [vml-map.com](https://www.vml-map.com/) – Company website (services, case studies, transformation) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml-map) – LinkedIn profile (employees, headcount growth, offices, tech stack) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vml-map) – Built In company overview (culture, jobs, perks) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vml-map/jobs) – Built In jobs page (open roles, career fair, job descriptions) 5. [vml.com](https://www.vml.com/careers) – VML careers page (culture, Catalyst Academy, benefits) ## Other roles at MAP - [AI Product Director](https://feeny.ai/job/ai-product-director-map-london-qt90kh0k28rx) — London, United Kingdom - [Senior Project Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-manager-map-austin-sd9he4pcnvxm) — Austin, TX - [Client Service Director](https://feeny.ai/job/client-service-director-map-austin-1ecwff6qwyg0) — Austin, TX - [Senior Application Consultant - SFMC](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-application-consultant-sfmc-map-copenhagen-8z1sw2jx6ewf) — Copenhagen, Denmark - [Senior Application Consultant - SFMC](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-application-consultant-sfmc-map-barcelona-mjycndy69nc1) — Barcelona, Spain - [Senior Application Consultant - SFMC](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-application-consultant-sfmc-map-malaga-zv34h6epav3w) — Málaga, Spain - [Senior Application Consultant - SFMC](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-application-consultant-sfmc-map-london-2wfnm4mh886q) — London, United Kingdom - [Senior Application Consultant - SFMC](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-application-consultant-sfmc-map-madrid-2a9h5ctemqkr) — Madrid, Spain - [Delivery Team Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/delivery-team-manager-map-toronto-tzeawyq4y4tp) — Toronto, Canada - [Associate Data Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-data-engineer-map-austin-35qveyd32h4y) — Austin, TX