Senior/Staff Platform Engineer — Infrastructure
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior/Staff Platform Engineer --- Infrastructure in Germany.
In this role, you will lead the design and evolution of a large-scale internal platform that powers mission-critical systems across a highly distributed engineering organization. You will operate at the core of infrastructure innovation, enabling teams to build, deploy, and scale services with speed, reliability, and security. As a senior technical leader, you will shape architecture, define standards, and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on in development. The environment is global, remote-first, and deeply technical, with a strong focus on automation, observability, and developer experience. You will work on complex distributed systems, modern cloud-native technologies, and advanced infrastructure challenges. This is a high-impact role for engineers passionate about building scalable platforms and driving engineering excellence.
Accountabilities
- Own and evolve the internal developer platform, including Kubernetes, observability, secrets management, and delivery systems
- Architect and build scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure components, addressing multi-tenancy, networking, and storage challenges
- Develop platform tooling, services, and APIs using Go and/or Python in a production environment
- Enable self-service infrastructure through reusable modules, templates, and automation frameworks
- Scale and optimize Kubernetes clusters across cloud and hybrid environments
- Strengthen platform security through robust access controls, encryption, and compliance practices
- Implement and maintain compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2 Type II) and ensure audit readiness
- Integrate and promote AI-driven tools to enhance engineering productivity and operational efficiency
- Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and promote best practices across teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with business and technical needs
- Contribute to incident response and continuous reliability improvements
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, SRE, or platform engineering, including senior or staff-level responsibilities
- Strong software engineering skills in Go and/or Python with experience building production-grade systems
- Proven expertise in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (cloud-managed and bare-metal) and container orchestration
- Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
- Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar) and hybrid infrastructure setups
- Strong background in observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, etc.) and CI/CD systems
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security best practices
- Experience with infrastructure security, compliance frameworks, and zero-trust architectures
- Familiarity with AI tools and their application in engineering workflows
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical initiatives across distributed teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary with flexible payment options, including traditional and alternative methods
- Fully remote, global work environment
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Comprehensive well-being and mental health support programs
- Learning and development budget for professional growth and certifications
- Equipment and co-working space reimbursement
- Opportunities to attend international conferences and industry events
- Collaborative, inclusive culture with strong focus on ownership and innovation
How Jobgether Works
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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