Improve Your Career with Our Top Platform Engineering Role
About the Job
We're seeking an exceptional Senior Platform Engineer to join our team. As a key member, you'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure using cutting-edge tools like GitLab CI, Linux, and Terraform.
Our ideal candidate has at least five years of hands-on experience in platform engineering, DevOps, and is well-versed in Linux system administration, GitLab CI, Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud environments. Strong communication skills and analytical thinking are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and Deploy Infrastructure: Use GitLab CI, Linux, and Terraform to design, deploy, and manage infrastructure that meets our high standards.
* Optimize and Monitor Systems: Enhance the reliability of our platform by optimizing and monitoring systems, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
* Implement Observability Tools: Leverage platforms like Prometheus, Sentry, Kubecost, Grafana, or ELK Stack to implement robust monitoring and logging solutions.
* Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with developers, other Platform engineers, and product teams to solve complex problems and integrate systems smoothly.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Experience: At least five years of hands-on experience in platform engineering, DevOps; a degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
* Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration (including shell scripting, systemd, networking), GitLab CI, Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS), and cloud environments (AWS preferred).
* Database Expertise: Experience with Postgres and MySQL is required; knowledge of Oracle DB is a bonus.
* Docker Expertise: Proficient in containerization and deploying containerized applications.
* Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with networking principles, tools, and protocols, including SDN, VPCs, and VPN setups.
* Observability: Experience implementing robust monitoring and logging solutions, leveraging Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack for system observability.
* CI/CD and Monitoring: Skilled in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing monitoring tools.
* Analytical Skills: Analytical thinking, structured working style and high-quality standards.
* Languages: Fluent spoken and written English; German skills are a plus.
* Personality: You are communicative, assertive, eager to learn and reliable – in short: a real team player with drive.
Benefits
* Attractive Benefits Package: A comprehensive benefits package commensurate with the position, including modern IT equipment.
* Diverse Range of Responsibilities: A broad and varied spectrum of tasks awaits you, allowing you to work independently at a leading environmental service provider.
* Contribution to Company Development: You will actively contribute to the further development and growth of the company, in line with our vision of a waste-free future, helping to improve the world of tomorrow.
* Additional Benefits: We offer bike leasing, support for caring for relatives, life situation counseling, a Germany ticket, corporate benefits, company pension scheme, comprehensive health management, and diverse training opportunities.
* Flexible Working Hours: You will benefit from flexible working hours based on trust, as well as the option to work partially remote.