Introduction:

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) to take charge of our DevOps team and initiatives, shaping our infrastructure strategy and ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. You will lead a high-performing team, drive automation and reliability, and optimize our cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems.

Your Objectives & Role:

Infrastructure Scaling & Cloud Optimization: Architect, maintain, and optimize our AWS-based infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Monitoring & Performance: Implement and refine monitoring and alerting systems to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
Security & Compliance: Establish infrastructure security best practices, incident response readiness, and compliance with industry standards.
Strategic Alignment: Translate company goals into actionable DevOps strategies, contributing to Peter Park’s growth and innovation.
Lead & Mentor: Guide and develop the DevOps team, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
Automation & CI/CD: Enhance deployment pipelines and automation strategies to streamline workflows, minimize manual effort, and improve system reliability.
Incident Management: Act as a key point of contact for critical infrastructure issues, leading resolution efforts and ensuring smooth system operations.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Your Expertise, Skills & Mindset:

Leadership: Experience in mentoring, guiding, or collaborating with DevOps or engineering teams to foster a strong DevOps culture.
Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with AWS (Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, S3, AWS Lambda, EC2, SQS).
Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
CI/CD & Automation: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
Monitoring & Observability: Strong knowledge of Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana for monitoring, logging, and alerting.
Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Bash for automation and tooling.
Networking & Security: Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance in cloud environments.
Agile & Collaboration: Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments and engaging with cross-functional teams.
Startup & Scale-up Experience: Exposure to high-growth SaaS, IoT, or mobility solutions is a plus.
Languages: Fluent in English (C1 level or higher); German proficiency is a plus but not required.

Technologies We Work With:

Event-driven backend development in Python and NestJS, following a microservice architecture
Frontend monorepo with Turbo, pnpm, changesets, and storybook, primarily using Vue.js
Adoption of TypeScript, NestJS, BullMQ, and Prisma for backends in an opinionated monorepo approach
Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, S3
Container orchestration with Kubernetes and CI/CD using GitLab
Infrastructure provisioning on AWS using Terraform
Leveraging the serverless framework on AWS Lambda for high-throughput endpoints

What We Offer:

MacBook or ThinkPad and a 37-inch curved screen for your work setup
Startup atmosphere with flat hierarchies and agile team structures
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home or our state-of-the-art office in Munich, equipped with standing desks
Competitive salary
Company pension plan
Daily meal allowance, free team lunch once a week, cereal bar, and free drinks
Job bike and access to sports and fitness facilities through EGYM Wellpass or Urban Sports Club membership across Germany
Professional development opportunities
German language course
Discounts on various branded products through our partner Corporate Benefits

Our Recruiting Process:

Initial Contact: We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
HR Interview: Discuss your experience and expectations.
Live Assessment: Showcase your skills in a technical challenge.
CTO Interview: Deep dive into the role and expectations.
On-Site Meeting: Visit our Munich office and meet the team.

Ready to take Peter Park’s DevOps to the next level? Apply now at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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