Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will take ownership of the infrastructure, develop reliable systems on AWS, implement SRE practices, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and work on modernizing legacy systems.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Join our VERBI team as Senior SRE (m/f/x)!
- We are VERBI Software GmbH, the family-owned company behind MAXQDA, the number one software for qualitative and mixed methods data analysis, founded in 2001.
- In addition to MAXQDA, we are continuously advancing our cloud and AI technologies - including our new product, MAXQDA Tailwind.
- Our mission is to provide researchers, universities, and organizations with innovative and intuitive tools to help them achieve great things with their projects.
- We are looking for a Senior SRE/ Senior DevOps Engineer / Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/x) to take ownership of our infrastructure and drive reliability, scalability, and modernization.
- Our platform is AWS-centric (~90%), complemented by 1&1 hosting and a small on-premise bare-metal setup.
- The role is hands-on, focused on resolving infrastructure issues, applying SRE principles, and evolving toward cloud-native best practices.
- Own and improve infrastructure across AWS, hosted, and on-prem environments.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve stability, performance, and security issues.
- Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure architectures.
- Apply SRE practices (SLIs/SLOs, incident management, automation etc.).
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
- Improve observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) and operational excellence.
- Arbeite eng mit den Engineering-Teams zusammen und agiere als technischer Mentor.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, containers, and Linux.
- Deep knowledge of SRE principles and operating reliable distributed systems.
- Proven ability to modernize legacy infrastructure pragmatically and safely.
- Understanding of cost optimization and security best practices.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or Go preferred).
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and production systems.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Prometheus/Grafana.
- Experience with hybrid or on-premise infrastructure.
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What we offer
- Modern office near Berlin central station.
- Hybrid working / Home Office.
- Plenty of room for initiative and personal development.
- Subsidy for Urban Sports membership, BVG ticket, Deutschlandticket, or Givve Card.
- Participation in Corporate Benefits Program & WeRoad Discounts.
- Fruit, Veggies & drinks for free.
- VERBI fridge and granola bar.
- Monthly VERBI Breakfast & Lunch as well as after-work events.
- Team events and company parties.
- Große Küche, Balkon und Dachterrasse.
- Onboarding program & VERBI buddy.
- Exciting tasks and an open ear for new, creative ideas and approaches!
- Work at VERBI is characterized by flat hierarchies in which everyone can participate with engagement, responsibility, and joy.
- Our company culture subsists on clear and open communication, reflection, and enthusiasm for our work.
- You will be able to feel our close company culture during lunch together on our rooftop terrace, foosball sessions, or team events.
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MAXQDA
MAXQDA ist eine weltweit führende Software für qualitative und Mixed-Methods-Forschung und die einzige führende QDA-Software, die identische Funktionalität und vollständige Kompatibilität unter Windows und Mac liefert. Es ist eins der umfangreichsten Programme in diesem Bereich und wird von tausenden Forschenden in über 150 Ländern genutzt.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior SRE
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
