Description
At SDA, we are looking for an inspiring, highly technical leader for our technical team to architect, implement and operate a next-level cloud native SaaS application for industrial automation and help our developers with DevOps best-practices to manage multi-account deployments.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement a secure, highly available, scalable, and reliable SaaS solution on AWS (build phase)
* Operate the production environments ensuring security measures are effective and that the system’s uptime meets our SLO (99,9%) and therefore our SLA (run phase)
* Implement and control security practices, governance processes and compliance mechanisms
* Define and deploy monitoring, metrics and logging systems on AWS
* Create tools and processes to support infrastructure and help developers experiment
* Train and share cloud/AWS knowledge within the team and ensure quality technical documentation.
* Lead customer discussion mainly around architecture and security topics
We offer
* A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to transform productivity of mankind
* A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility grows with the company
* Hands on building of the next level real-time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Motion Control
* Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on latest cloud technologies
* Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. VMware, Bosch Rexroth, AWS) on joint, new offerings
* A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program
* A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation (in Germany)
* Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home
* Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
* We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.
Basic Qualifications
* B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
* 5+ years of experience working on large-scale, distributed applications leveraging cloud native stacks of AWS including:
o AWS cost optimization (FinOps)
o Management of AWS accounts at scale (AWS Organization with SCPs, AWS Control Tower)
o Architecting AWS native applications, including Serverless (Lambda, Fargete) with a strong focus on security
* Experience with operating a SaaS solution in production with strong focus on security and reliability
* 3+ years of experience writing code in modern object-oriented programming languages such as Python/C#
* 3+ years of experience in DevOps/GitOps practices
* Experience in managing DevOps teams for a cloud native SaaS application
* Deep knowledge and hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically Terraform and AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model)
* Experience with compliance management including successfully passing certifications such as ISO27001, SOC2 or NIS2
* Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing and operations
* Ability to synthesize requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and facilitate engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of Shop floor automation ecosystem and the manufacturing vertical in general
* Experience in IIoT / Industrial Software / MES / Industrial Control, (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, CodeSys) implementations
* Security certifications such as CISSP or AWS Certified Security - Specialty
* Experience with real-time operating systems and virtualization
* Experience with Amazon Partner Network (APN) programs: ACE, Fund Requests, MDF etc.
About us
Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep-tech software company that enables Manufacturing-as-Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance, and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one-third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI-based self-optimizing production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in productivity for the world.
For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy-driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing, and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!