Lead Platform Engineer
Squer Solutions GmbH7 days ago
Munich, GermanyStaff+
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design, implementation, security, and reliability of scalable platform solutions.
- Define reference architectures, module catalogs, and paved-road templates for cloud-native platforms.
- Design and implement automation strategies for multi-team and multi-cloud environments.
- Lead client workshops and architecture discussions while driving platform best practices.
- Secure automated deployment pipelines and ensure compliance, high availability, and supply-chain hardening.
- Own platform domains across multiple teams and support the broader product organization.
- Coach and mentor engineers and contribute to meetups, conferences, and internal knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience designing and managing complex Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters in enterprise environments, including Kubernetes Operators.
- Deep understanding of GitOps and experience implementing infrastructure workflows with Argo CD or Flux.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane.
- Expertise in securing CI/CD pipelines and software supply chains.
- Fluent English and German language skills.
- Preferred qualifications include multi-cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure; programming with Python, Golang, or Rust; and FinOps experience involving cost allocation, optimization, or Karpenter.
- Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, consult with clients, communicate complex topics clearly, and anticipate technical risks.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options, flexible hours, EU workations, and additional vacation days.
- €5,000 annual training budget, Leadership Academy access, tech community activities, and up to 40 hours per year of additional time off for personal education.
- Choice of preferred hardware configuration and access to AI tools and licenses including Anthropic and OpenAI.
- Central office near Ostbahnhof with meal vouchers, EGYM Wellpass, a free Deutschland-Ticket, JobRad, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and Pluxee employee gifts.
- Annual gross salary of €81,000–€103,000, with placement based on assessed seniority.
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