DevOps / Platform Engineer (m/w/d)
Instaffo · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €80,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Advance Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure at CALIMA Safety.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code.
- Ensure system reliability, performance, and availability.
- Implement robust cloud security and compliance measures.
- Participate in incident management and on-call rotations.
About the role
DevOps / Platform Engineer (m/w/d) at CALIMA Safety GmbH
CALIMA Safety GmbH is seeking a DevOps / Platform Engineer to join their small, ambitious team in Berlin. This role offers significant ownership and the opportunity to make a direct impact on a security-relevant B2B SaaS product.
Responsibilities
As a DevOps / Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Infrastructure & Platform: Further development of our Kubernetes infrastructure (OVH & Hetzner Multi-Cloud, Multi-Region, Zero Downtime Deployments), maintenance and expansion of our infrastructure-as-code landscape (Terraform / OpenTofu, Private Networks, Databases, Storage, Security, Monitoring, etc.), and support for dedicated hosting setups for enterprise clients.
- Reliability & Observability: Building and continuously improving logs, metrics, traces, ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of our systems, and advancing deployment and release processes (Zero Downtime).
- Security & Compliance: Implementing security best practices (IAM, Secrets, Hardening, Encryption, Backups) and supporting compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Incident Management: Participating in an on-call rotation, building and improving alerting, incident, and disaster recovery processes, and creating runbooks and postmortems.
Requirements
- Native-level German language skills are required.
- 5+ years of experience as a DevOps/Platform Engineer in a cloud/SaaS environment.
- Broad responsibility experience, ideally in startups or small teams with end-to-end ownership.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes (Deployment, Networking, Ingress, Observability, Scaling) and modern EU cloud infrastructure (OVH, Hetzner).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/OpenTofu), including module structuring, state, secrets, and environments.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Loki).
- Understanding of cloud security topics: networks, secret management, encryption, secure configurations.
- Experience with high-availability, business-critical systems, preferably in B2B SaaS or security-relevant contexts.
- Structured, self-organized, quality-conscious work style with a pragmatic approach to priorities.
- Good English language skills.
About the Team & Company
CALIMA Safety GmbH is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS startup dedicated to making occupational safety simpler, more reliable, and effective through digital solutions. The team is small, ambitious, and highly quality-focused, working pragmatically and close to the product. They value individuals who take ownership, think critically, and actively improve processes.
What CALIMA Offers
- Meaningful work with impact in a security-relevant product where quality and reliability are paramount.
- Attractive compensation (€75,000 - €85,000 based on seniority) plus a 10% quarterly bonus.
- Flexible working arrangements: Remote, Hybrid, or Office in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
- 100% focus on quality and stability with clear priorities and well-planned development time.
- Direct responsibility and co-creation of tech decisions with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making.
- Professional development budget for conferences and courses.
- 30 vacation days.
- Tax-free benefits like meal subsidies and vouchers.
- Regular team events.
- Open and authentic company culture based on trust, respect, and teamwork.
- High-quality Apple equipment.
- Regular feedback sessions for continuous development.
Key skills/competency
- DevOps
- Platform Engineering
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Infrastructure as Code
- Observability
- Security Best Practices
- SaaS
- Incident Management
Skills & topics
- DevOps Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Infrastructure as Code
- SaaS
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Senior DevOps Engineer
- Berlin Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of DevOps/Platform Engineering experience, Kubernetes expertise, and Infrastructure-as-Code proficiency, specifically mentioning Terraform/OpenTofu and EU cloud providers.
- Showcase end-to-end ownership: Emphasize any experience with startups or small teams where you had broad responsibility and managed projects from conception to deployment.
- Demonstrate German fluency: Clearly state your native-level German language skills, as this is a strict requirement for team communication and meetings.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, cloud security, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK), and high-availability systems.
- Highlight impact and quality: Articulate how you've contributed to system stability, security, and process improvements in previous roles, aligning with CALIMA's focus on quality.
Technical preparation
Master Kubernetes concepts: deployment, networking, scaling.,Practice Terraform/OpenTofu for IaC modules.,Set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.,Implement cloud security best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you took end-to-end ownership.,How do you prioritize stability vs. features?,Share an experience improving deployment processes.,How do you handle on-call incidents and postmortems?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required work arrangement for the DevOps Platform Engineer role at CALIMA Safety GmbH?
- CALIMA Safety GmbH offers flexible working arrangements for their DevOps Platform Engineer position, including remote, hybrid, or in-office options at their Berlin-Kreuzberg location. You can choose the arrangement that best suits your needs.
- What is the salary range for the DevOps Platform Engineer position at CALIMA Safety GmbH?
- The DevOps Platform Engineer role at CALIMA Safety GmbH offers an attractive annual salary between €75,000 and €85,000, depending on your seniority. Additionally, there is a 10% quarterly bonus.
- Does CALIMA Safety GmbH require a work permit for Germany for this DevOps Platform Engineer role?
- Yes, CALIMA Safety GmbH explicitly states that a work permit for Germany is required for this DevOps Platform Engineer position. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in Germany to be considered.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a DevOps Platform Engineer at CALIMA Safety GmbH?
- The primary responsibilities include advancing the Kubernetes infrastructure, managing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu), ensuring system reliability and observability, implementing security best practices, and participating in incident management and on-call rotations for CALIMA Safety's B2B SaaS product.
- What level of German language proficiency is required for the DevOps Platform Engineer job at CALIMA Safety GmbH?
- CALIMA Safety GmbH requires native-level German language proficiency for this role, as team meetings are conducted in German. Good English skills are also expected.
- What kind of experience is most valued for the DevOps Platform Engineer role at CALIMA Safety GmbH?
- CALIMA Safety GmbH highly values candidates with 5+ years of experience in DevOps/Platform Engineering within a cloud/SaaS environment. Experience in startups or small teams with end-to-end ownership, strong Kubernetes skills, and proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/OpenTofu) are particularly sought after.
- What benefits does CALIMA Safety GmbH offer to its DevOps Platform Engineers?
- CALIMA Safety GmbH offers a competitive salary with a bonus, flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, office), a professional development budget, 30 vacation days, tax-free benefits, regular team events, high-quality equipment, and a supportive company culture focused on trust and respect.