What you'll do

• Design and maintain Terraform modules and infrastructure patterns that other engineering teams build on
• Manage production Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, including performance tuning and service mesh implementation
• Lead security and compliance work across frameworks such as PCI DSS and SOC2, partnering with the Security team
• Define and monitor service reliability metrics, take part in on-call rotation, and drive improvements after incidents
• Improve developer experience through automation, better CI/CD pipelines, and clearer documentation
• Mentor other engineers on the team and contribute to technical design discussions

You'll be great for this role if…

• At least 8 years of experience in DevOps, platform, or infrastructure engineering
• Proven hands-on experience in software development (Go preferred, but anyone would be good)
• Experience designing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally with Terraform
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes in production, including cluster operations and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, and load balancing
• Comfort working within security and compliance requirements without slowing teams down
• Ability to mentor other engineers and explain technical decisions clearly to different audiences

Why you should join SumUp 🎉

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education

💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions

🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🩺 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team