Senior Platform Engineer - AWS & Cloud Infrastructure (all genders) at Charge your career!

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS CDK, Kafka, CI/CD, GitOps, FinOps, IAM, Networking, EKS, MSK, RDS, ECS, Lambda

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

What you will do You analyze, plan, and develop cloud infrastructure architectures that form the platform our software engineers use to build our products You provision infrastructure as code by default - you would rather automate something once, properly, than do it by hand repeatedly You own and operate core AWS platform capabilities - accounts and IAM, networking, compute, and the managed services our products run on (e.g. EKS, MSK, RDS, ECS, Lambda). You shape the DevOps practices that run the platform - from CI/CD and GitOps deployment workflows (e.g. GitLab) to FinOps practices such as cost monitoring and resource tagging You build processes that ensure data-protection, compliance, and other regulatory requirements are met within development You analyze and resolve disruptions in platform operations and make sure our customers are not affected by outages You work closely with software engineering to align the infrastructure optimally with our applications Your profile You have a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or equivalent demonstrable qualification You have solid professional experience designing, implementing, operating, and monitoring highly available cloud architectures (AWS, Docker) and distributed systems You are an AWS generalist with hands-on depth - comfortable across IAM, networking, compute, and the breadth of services that make up a real platform On top of those AWS fundamentals, you've operated key platform services such as container orchestration (Kubernetes, ideally Amazon EKS) and event streaming (Kafka, ideally Amazon MSK). You provision infrastructure with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CDK, and you live an automation-first mindset Reliability and security are first-class concerns for you in any infrastructure you build. You drive system design for complex services with an eye on performance and cost, take ownership of complex projects including architectural decision-making, and share knowledge across the team You enjoy working in a team but are equally comfortable taking ownership You are fluent in English; German and any additional language is a plus You integrate AI into your daily work to move faster, solve problems smarter, and continuously improve outcomes - because this is core to how we scale and innovate as a company Why us? Remote First: Whether you prefer working from home, using co-working spaces across Germany, or being in our modern headquarters in Cologne – we support all working styles. Well equipped: To make sure you have everything you need in your home office, we provide the appropriate hardware. After your probation period, you’ll also receive a budget for ergonomic home office equipment. Flexibility: You can organize your working hours flexibly. With a core working time from 9:00 to 12:00, you have plenty of freedom to balance work and personal life. With our Workation Worldwide program, you can work remotely for up to 60 days per year from anywhere within ±4 hours of the German time zone. Benefits à la carte: With Probonio, you can design your benefits anew every month: Use your budget for meal subsidies, childcare support, vouchers, or book your Urban Sports Club membership – all easily managed via app. Time Off & Recharge: You benefit from 32 days of paid vacation per year. In addition, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are fully off. With our Culture Day, you can also take a day off that is personally important to you - intentionally and individually. Company-wide Bonus: Our Shared Success Plan strengthens a shared result orientation by transparently and fairly sharing company success with everyone. Mobility & sustainability: Through FINN JobAuto, you can lease your own electric vehicle at attractive conditions. You can also benefit from bike leasing. Team spirit: Our teams meet in person once per tertial for brainstorming, workshops, and of course for our much-loved summer and winter events. Healthy at work: We support you with Urban Sports Club, life coaching programs, and additional offerings to help you stay fit and stress-free in your daily work. Dog-Friendly Headquarters: Your four-legged friend is welcome in the office—bring your dog to work! And more: 20% contribution to your company pension plan, access to our attractive corporate benefits portal, and lots of fun – “Spark joy together” is one of our core company values for a reason Employment type Full-time, 40 hours, permanent Want to join the team? We look forward to receiving your application! At our company, everyone is welcome - regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic background, nationality, religion, belief, age, or sexual orientation. What matters most is that you’re a great fit for our team. About us Are you ready to help shape the future of European e-mobility? Then chargecloud is the right place for you! Since our founding in 2016, we have been supporting companies of all sizes in operating their charging infrastructure. Our strong, diverse team of more than 200 employees makes it possible: a software-as-a-service solution that manages charging points and contract data and bills charging processes – across Europe, automated and infinitely scalable.

Responsibilities

Analyze, plan, and develop cloud infrastructure architectures using Infrastructure-as-Code to support software engineering products. Own and operate core AWS platform capabilities while shaping DevOps and FinOps practices to ensure reliability and compliance.