Platform Engineer at Unzer

At Unzer, we are on a mission to simplify international payments for retail and e-commerce businesses across Europe. We have brought together 13 different companies to build a unified commerce platform that makes shopping seamless for everyone. With a diverse team of over 700 experts representing 55 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating a state-of-the-art payment experience. We are currently looking for passionate individuals to join our collaborative environment and help us make a real difference in the fintech space.

What is this role?

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our team on a full-time, hybrid basis in Germany. In this position, you will be a key member of our Cloud Platform Engineering team, where you will focus on the creation, stabilization, and optimization of our on-premise and cloud infrastructure. You will report directly to the Cloud Platform Engineering Manager and play an active role in shaping our cloud-first strategy and technical decision-making processes.

What will you do?

• Evaluate our cloud strategy and program architecture while collaborating with application owners to gather system requirements.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible to automate resource provisioning.
• Manage our cloud organizations with a focus on FinOps, selecting appropriate cloud-native services and establishing internal standards for their use.

What makes you a great fit?

To be successful in this role, you should have at least three years of experience working with high-availability systems and cloud organizations, specifically within AWS or GCP. You are comfortable with configuration management tools and version control systems like GitHub. We are looking for someone with a strong grasp of Linux, networking concepts, and programming proficiency in languages such as Python, Golang, or JavaScript. You should also have a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and security best practices. Excellent communication skills in English are essential for this role. Please note that you must have a valid work permit for Germany, as we are unable to provide visa or relocation sponsorship.

What's in it for you?

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work from home up to 60% of the time and flexible daily working hours.
• Commuter benefits to support your mobility, including options like Jobrad or the Deutschlandticket.
• An employee assistance program providing professional counseling for personal or work-related matters.
• A dedicated learning budget of 1,000 euros per year to help you develop your skills.
• Paid time off, including the opportunity for 15 days of workation within the EU each year.
• Regular company retreats and team events to connect with your colleagues.