Mid-level Platform Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Mid-level Platform Engineer (AWS): Designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based systems and infrastructure for an energy trading market with an accent on evaluating optimal solutions for future features and architecture using state-of-the-art cloud products. Focus on identifying and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities, application deployment issues, and regularly reviewing existing systems for improvements and enhancements.

Location: Hybrid in Munich, Germany (relocation assistance available)

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s largest over-the-counter trading market for energy and environmental commodities, reshaping energy trading through speed, transparency, and simplicity.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Modify and improve existing architecture with an R&D mindset.
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions following best practices and modern monitoring tools.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Regularly review existing systems and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Experience in cloud computing with AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Gitlab).
• Experience with SysOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation).
• Strong desire to automate routine processes.
• A "you build it, you run it" mentality.
• The ability to work autonomously and in a result-oriented way.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.

Nice to have

• AWS certifications.
• Database design experience.
• Interest and passion to learn and experiment with new technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, persistent, curious, and fun culture with small teams of highly skilled developers.
• High autonomy and work with a modern tech stack including Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, AWS, Infrastructure As Code, Angular, Typescript, Docker.
• Access to Rapid Prototyping Days and Level Up Days to explore new technologies and prototype ideas.
• Entrepreneurial company culture with flat hierarchies in modern office spaces in Munich.
• Diverse, international team that celebrates differences.
• Free drinks, fruit, and coffee, along with a monthly gym allowance.
• Hybrid work set-up, combining office and home work.
• German classes, Deutschland Ticket Subsidy.
• Personal Development Plan with allocated budget and 5 extra days off for professional development.
• Relocation assistance for international candidates.
• Dog-friendly office.