citrix platform engineer / remote eu.

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Citrix Platform Engineer with strong scripting, automation, and DevOps capabilities to work remotely from Europe.

The ideal candidate will be highly autonomous, with the ability to take end-to-end ownership of technical activities, from initial requirements analysis and solution design through production deployment, validation, and ongoing troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage technical activities from initial analysis to successful production implementation.
• Translate business and technical requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Identify technical dependencies, risks, and prerequisites.
• Design, implement, and automate infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Define and execute appropriate testing and validation procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute production deployments.
• Validate successful implementation, platform stability, and service health.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including post-deployment incidents.
• Document implemented solutions, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with dependent technical teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Continuously improve existing automation processes, infrastructure configurations, and deployment tooling.

Required Technical Skills

Scripting, Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Excellent scripting capabilities are mandatory.
• Strong PowerShell and Citrix PowerShell development skills.
• Strong experience with HashiCorp Terraform/HCL for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong experience with HashiCorp Packer for image automation.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and Ansible.
• Experience with REST API integration and automation.
• Proven ability to develop reliable, repeatable, and maintainable production solutions using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.

Citrix & Cloud Technologies

• Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Cloud / DaaS.
• Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
• Experience with both non-persistent and persistent VDI environments.
• Strong expertise in Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS).
• Experience with Gold image lifecycle management and automation.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Citrix WEM and FSLogix.
• AWS expertise is mandatory, ideally including Workspaces Core.
• Experience with Google Chrome Enterprise Premium integrated with Citrix Secure Private Access is highly desirable.

DevOps & Engineering Practices

• Strong DevOps mindset, with infrastructure and configuration managed as code whenever appropriate.
• Experience with version-controlled infrastructure and configuration changes.
• Ability to implement repeatable builds and automated deployments.
• Focus on automation to eliminate repetitive manual operations.
• Integration of testing and validation into delivery processes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of processes, automation, and tooling.

Professional Skills & Working Style

• Highly autonomous, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for end-to-end technical delivery.
• Ability to take initiative without requiring detailed step-by-step instructions.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate directly with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive communication of dependencies, blockers, and potential risks.
• Strong focus on production readiness, service stability, and successful operational outcomes.
• Fluent English, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international working environment.

Working Arrangements

• Remote position, based in Europe.
• Availability during European business hours is required.