Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Germany15h ago
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Key details
- Location
- Germany
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- DevOps / Infrastructure
- Focus area
- Infrastructure / Cloud
- Posted
- 15h ago
Skills
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) based in Germany.
Join an ambitious engineering team building a next-generation cloud platform designed to redefine infrastructure performance, scalability, and efficiency. In this role, you will take ownership of the reliability, deployment, and operational infrastructure supporting a highly innovative cloud environment. You will work at the intersection of systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, and security, helping deliver exceptional performance for demanding customer workloads. From managing Kubernetes clusters and production environments to developing deployment pipelines and observability solutions, your work will directly influence platform stability and scalability. You will collaborate closely with highly skilled systems engineers in a technically advanced, fast-moving environment with minimal bureaucracy. This is an opportunity to tackle complex infrastructure challenges, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to technology shaping the future of cloud computing.
Accountabilities:
- Manage, maintain, and operate customer-facing on-premises and cloud deployments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficient troubleshooting of production issues.
- Design, deploy, and support shared infrastructure services used across the platform and internal engineering teams.
- Plan, package, test, validate, and roll out software updates for internal environments and customer deployments.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and bare-metal servers across multiple regions and cloud providers.
- Collaborate with software and systems engineers to ensure smooth deployments, improve infrastructure reliability, and maintain high product quality.
- Build and maintain observability infrastructure, including monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions, to proactively identify and resolve production incidents.
- Develop scripts, tools, and automation solutions to streamline infrastructure management, deployment processes, platform integrations, and CI/CD workflows.
- Contribute to continuous integration pipelines and automated testing mechanisms to detect regressions across software components and system integrations.
- Implement infrastructure, configuration, policies, and operational processes as code to improve consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Develop internal tools, services, and automated pipelines that simplify operational processes and deliver reliable infrastructure capabilities.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering infrastructure, deployment procedures, operational processes, and engineering tools.
- Contribute to security and compliance initiatives by helping design, implement, and monitor relevant controls and supporting assessments against standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, and FIPS.
- At least 2 years of experience working in demanding, production-oriented technical environments.
- Proven experience in Linux system administration, software packaging, and software delivery.
- Strong understanding of Linux networking fundamentals, including firewalls, DNS, proxies, and network security best practices.
- Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
- Good knowledge of the CNCF ecosystem, cloud-native technologies, and related infrastructure tools.
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana.
- Solid programming and development skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Go, or TypeScript, alongside scripting experience with Bash.
- Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.
- Experience or interest in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Packer, or equivalent solutions.
- Exposure to CI/CD platforms and workflows, including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
- Understanding of microservices architectures, serverless technologies, and DevOps principles and practices.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, combined with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving infrastructure challenges.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical responsibilities, and collaborate effectively within a highly technical, distributed team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to document and explain complex technical systems clearly.
- A strong interest in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous improvement is highly valued.
- Additional advantages include a deep understanding of large-scale systems design and architecture, as well as previous experience with security and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as QEMU/KVM is beneficial, while experience with micro-virtual machine monitors such as Cloud Hypervisor or Firecracker is a significant plus.
- Fully remote working arrangements across Europe, with flexibility to work from your preferred location within the CET ±2-hour time zone.
- Flexible working hours, allowing you to organize your schedule around your productivity and personal commitments.
- Competitive salary package based on experience and expertise.
- Six weeks of annual vacation to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
- Direct collaboration with experienced founders and internationally recognized experts in systems engineering, cloud computing, and infrastructure research.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud technology and contribute to a highly innovative, category-defining platform.
- A technically ambitious and collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy and direct access to decision-makers.
- Significant opportunities for professional development, technical learning, and career growth.
- A high level of ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to infrastructure architecture and engineering strategy.
- Team retreats, social events, game nights, and other activities designed to strengthen team relationships and encourage collaboration.