Citrix Platform Engineer / REMOTE EU

Posted on October 28, 2026
Randstad Multilingual Recruitment
Zurich
English
Temporary
Posted on October 28, 2026

About this role

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.

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