Permanent* / full time

• offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.

Location: The successful candidate may be based in one of the following locations: France, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands. *

We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidate will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

• Other locations that have existing independent Greenpeace National/Regional organisations might be considered on a case by case basis, depending on the hosting capacity availability and compliance, however please note that we can not guarantee hosting ability in every location before we fully assess the situation.

Are you a software-savvy operations expert who thrives at the intersection of technology, automation, and impact? The Technology Department at Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help us build and maintain high-performing systems that power a globally distributed organisation and a powerful environmental movement.
In this role, you’ll apply software engineering principles to IT operations—automating infrastructure, scaling systems, and solving complex challenges that increase reliability, performance, and resilience across our global technology ecosystem. Your work will directly support Greenpeace’s ability to run campaigns more effectively, work more efficiently, and stay aligned with the values of a green and peaceful future.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for operational excellence and infrastructure automation—someone who thrives in a distributed team, works proactively across time zones, and brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset to everything they do.

ABOUT US:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms
• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• end all nuclear threats
• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

TO APPLY:

If you share our vision, please click ‘apply for this job’, to begin your application.
To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.
Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.
It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Design, implement, scale, maintain, and support systems using automation to meet defined service level objectives.
• Use monitoring and observability tools to identify system improvements and proactively boost performance and availability.
• Develop and support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity systems.
• Collaborate across teams to improve operational readiness and inform roadmap planning.
• Provide technical expertise and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality, up-to-date documentation aligned with team standards.
• Deliver training and support for staff with a wide range of technical skills.
  For further information about this role, please see the full job description.

AT GPI, WE UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF USING OPEN AI TOOLS (E.G. CHATGPT), HOWEVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION WE PREFER TO SEE ANSWERS THAT WERE TAILORED BY CANDIDATES THEMSELVES, WITHOUT RELYING TOO MUCH ON THESE TOOLS, SO WE CAN GET A GOOD IMPRESSION ON YOUR THINKING.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can’t be submitted via this email.
We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.
Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 21st of September 2025, 23:59 (CEST