DevOps Engineer (w/m/d) - Google Cloud Platform

Role overview Build and run a cloud platform that helps software teams deliver changes independently, securely, and reliably. The role spans Google Cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, delivery pipelines, and automation, with ownership of improvements from design through production.

Responsibilities - Create self-service tools and automated workflows that improve developers’ day-to-day experience. - Operate and evolve Google Cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure, including GKE, for resilience and scale. - Improve CI/CD pipelines and integrate quality, security, and reliability checks into delivery. - Manage infrastructure as code with Terraform and scripting to make environments repeatable and reduce manual work. - Use monitoring, logging, and observability to find issues early and guide system improvements. - Identify security risks and take ownership of platform changes through production rollout.

Requirements - At least five years of practical experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE, or a related field. - Experience operating production workloads on Google Cloud. - Confident use of Kubernetes; GKE experience is particularly relevant. - Experience with Terraform or comparable infrastructure-as-code practices, CI/CD pipelines, Linux, and containers. - Ability to take initiative, assess existing systems, and deliver improvements independently.

Benefits and work setup The role is remote within Germany, with occasional in-person team gatherings in Germany and travel expected for those meetings. The stated package includes 30 days of annual leave, additional days off on December 24 and 31, flexible Smart Fridays with the option of a four-day week, a public transport pass, bike leasing, sports and health resources, mental health support, and learning opportunities such as conferences and hackathons. Applicants are encouraged to share a portfolio, side project, or demo repository showing how they approach technical problems.