Senior / Lead Platform Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) – German Speaking
Spyrosoft
Job at a glance
Tech Stack Cloud: Microsoft Azure (primary), AWS, Google Cloud Platform (nice to have) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor GitOps: ArgoCD, FluxCD Operating Systems & Scripting: Linux, Bash, Python, Go Project Description Join a growing cloud and platform engineering team delivering modern infrastructure solutions for international clients, primarily in German-speaking markets.
The team focuses on building highly automated, scalable, secure, and reliable cloud platforms that empower development teams to deliver software faster and more efficiently. As a Senior or Lead Platform Engineer, you will participate in the design and evolution of cloud-native platforms, implement automation initiatives, improve operational excellence, and contribute to platform standardization. Lead-level candidates will additionally influence cloud strategy, technical direction, and engineering best practices across multiple teams.
The environment emphasizes Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes-based platforms, modern CI/CD practices, observability, security, and continuous improvement. About Spyrosoft Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships.
Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native solutions. Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and operational excellence principles. Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. Strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms. Good understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud security concepts. Proficiency in Linux administration and networking fundamentals. German language skills at C1 level or higher. English language skills at B2 level or higher. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in distributed international teams. Nice to Have Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments. Knowledge of GitOps methodologies and tools such as ArgoCD or FluxCD. Experience with configuration management tools, especially Ansible. Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Go. Experience supporting enterprise-scale production environments. Azure, Kubernetes, or cloud-related certifications. Previous experience acting as a Technical Lead, mentoring engineers, or leading platform initiatives.
Knowledge of platform engineering concepts and developer experience improvement practices. Experienced in Using AI Tools in Day-to-Day Workflow