Staff Systems Engineer (GCP)

TL;DR

Staff Systems Engineer (GCP): Managing and scaling enterprise cloud infrastructure and identity management systems with an accent on security, high availability, and automation. Focus on architecting the IT backbone, integrating enterprise tools, and developing AI-powered infrastructure solutions.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global provides an intuitive app that enables users to file their taxes with confidence, facilitating billions of euros in tax refunds.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure (GCP), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead identity management strategy using Okta to govern both human and agentic identities at scale.
• Own the technical evaluation, configuration, and onboarding of new enterprise tools and systems.
• Manage security patches, compliance standards, and infrastructure redundancies to prevent incidents.
• Develop AI-powered automations and scripts to reduce manual toil and improve maintenance efficiency.
• Collaborate with SRE and platform engineering on risk assessment, incident resolution, and performance tuning of application stacks (Apache, Ruby).

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in enterprise cloud administration, specifically with GCP.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and virtualization technologies like VMware.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and network security governance.
• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting for infrastructure automation.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux environments and Google Workspace.
• Must be based in Berlin or be able to work in a hybrid setup in Berlin.

Nice to have

• Academic background in engineering or computer science.

Culture & Benefits

• Holistic well-being including free mental health coaching and yoga.
• Employee stock options and a flexible monthly allowance for various services.
• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours.
• Generous learning budget and guidance from internal L&D experts.
• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to six weeks per year.
• Dog-friendly office environment and regular international team get-togethers.