Senior Platform Engineer (Citrix)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Citrix/SRE): Designing and operating the enterprise Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops platform with an accent on automation, monitoring, and reliability. Focus on reducing manual effort through PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform while ensuring operational resilience in a large-scale banking environment.

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (Hybrid/Home Office)

Salary: from €2,900 gross per month

Company

Digital arm of the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe, providing IT expertise to support thousands of branches.

What you will do

• Design, operate, and continuously improve the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops platform.
• Support core components including Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, PVS, NetScaler/ADC, and Ivanti UWM.
• Manage platform lifecycle activities such as image updates, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform to simplify operations.
• Enhance observability and reliability metrics using Grafana, Citrix Director, and ControlUp.
• Collaborate with security teams on vulnerability management, patching, and remediation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD), including PVS and NetScaler/ADC.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, and basic networking.
• Proven experience in automation combined with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of SRE principles (metrics, operational excellence) and observability.
• Experience working within large enterprise environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance support: Sabbatical, paternity leave, and 4 extra holiday days per year.
• Comprehensive health care including above-standard medical examinations and sick leave compensation.
• Financial perks: Contribution to the 3rd pillar and MultiSport card.
• Opportunity to engage in international professional interest groups and clubs.
• Employee Referral Program for scouting new IT talent.