Platform Engineer

Polarise MUC DC GmbH

Job

In this role, you will develop and optimize scalable API platforms using Kubernetes and Docker, automate deployment processes, and implement secure cloud solutions in Go, Python, or Rust.

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Your role in the team

  • You develop and operate our platforms for scalable APIs and lay the technical foundation for our product and development teams.
  • You standardize and automate infrastructure, deployment, and operational processes so that teams can deliver software quickly, securely, and independently.
  • You design, implement, and optimize cloud-native platform solutions based on Kubernetes, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • You build and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines as well as GitOps workflows, ensuring a smooth software lifecycle.
  • You develop proprietary platform tooling as well as internal services and APIs in Go, Python, or Rust.
  • You are responsible for the further development of our API infrastructure, including API gateways, authentication, and authorization concepts.
  • You ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our platform through monitoring, logging, tracing, and performance optimizations.
  • You work closely with our development teams and continuously improve the Developer Experience through standardized platform services and self-service offerings.
  • You support the implementation of modern security concepts such as Zero Trust, Secrets Management, and network segmentation.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • You are proficient in Infrastructure as Code, preferably with Terraform, and work confidently in modern cloud environments.
  • You are familiar with modern authentication and security procedures such as OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, or mTLS.
  • You have already built and operated CI/CD pipelines and automation solutions with tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD.
  • You are proficient in at least one backend language such as Go, Python, or Rust and enjoy developing your own platform solutions.
  • Topics such as SRE, availability, incident management, scaling, and performance optimization are part of your practical experience.
  • You have a good understanding of networks, load balancing, DNS, and modern security architectures.
  • You think from the perspective of your platform's users and enjoy continuously improving collaboration with development teams.
  • Excellent German and English skills complete your profile.
  • You live in Germany and have a valid work permit.

Experience

  • You have experience in building and operating productive cloud and container platforms, ideally with Kubernetes and Docker.
  • You have experience with API gateways as well as common API standards and technologies such as REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and OpenAPI.
  • You have experience in the field of Observability and work with monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.

What we offer

  • Meaningful work: Contribute to shaping the story of one of Europe's most exciting AI infrastructure companies from the very beginning and strengthen Europe's technological independence in the field of AI.
  • Great scope for creativity: Work directly with C-level executives and actively shape the technical foundation of our platform.
  • You make decisions with a real impact on the scalability, reliability, and developer experience of our teams.
  • Strong team: Become part of a growing, highly motivated tech team and work closely with experienced engineers and technical leaders.
  • Remote work model: Work in a way that truly helps you balance career, family, and private life.
  • Thoughtful onboarding: Look forward to a structured onboarding plan, a welcome package with merchandise, and your preferred hardware (MacBook Pro or ThinkPad).
  • Room for development: Actively shape your role and develop it in directions that match your strengths and interests—whether platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, reliability engineering, or developer experience.

Benefits

Health, fitness & fun

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Dusseldorf
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

Polarise MUC DC GmbH is an advanced company that focuses on the planning, construction, and operation of sustainable, energy-efficient high-performance data centers. It offers comprehensive IT, software, and hardware solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The company assists organizations in implementing specialized AI solutions and covers the entire value chain.

Company type
Startup
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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