CloudOps Engineer (f/m/x)
Mercedes-Benz.io · Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Job highlights
- Operate and improve AWS-based Docker/Kubernetes platforms.
- Automate operations using Python, Bash, and Terraform.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for services.
- Support development teams with Kubernetes onboarding.
- Focus on reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.
About the role
About Mercedes-Benz.io
We are Mercedes-Benz.io. Our mission is to ignite and build the digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz by forming a tribe of digital enthusiasts that drive Mercedes-Benz's digital future. We don’t care about your shoes, as long as you are wearing the right attitude. At Mercedes-Benz.io we walk the talk and make things happen. We do not digitize for the sake of being digital but for a better tomorrow for our customers. That’s not our job; it’s our passion. Therefore, we love to reflect and challenge everything – the status quo, Mercedes-Benz, and ourselves. We share the same beliefs and stand up for each other and this is why we hire unique people to join our Tribe of digital enthusiasts.
You will join the Apps Onboarding & Enablement team, part of the Platform & Data Area at Mercedes-Benz.io. The team operates at the intersection of platform services and development teams. It is responsible for Kubernetes and Docker platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud operations automation, with a strong focus on customer enablement, reliability, and cost optimization.
As a CloudOps Engineer you will:
- Operate and continuously improve Docker- and Kubernetes-based platforms running on AWS.
- Ensure Kubernetes environments are reliable, scalable, and released to production without downtime.
- Automate platform and infrastructure operations using Python, Bash, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform services and application deployments.
- Enable and support development teams onboarding and running applications on Kubernetes as a trusted technical partner.
- Improve and document platform processes for onboarding, operations, and optimization.
- Monitor platform health and performance using tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.
- Investigate and resolve issues across Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, and cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with developers, security teams, and project managers.
- Contribute to cloud cost optimization and FinOps initiatives.
Job Requirements
To succeed you need:
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Experience automating infrastructure or platform operations using Python or Bash.
- Practical experience with Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid Linux and networking fundamentals.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
- Comfort working in agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
There will be big smiles if you have:
- FinOps experience, including cost optimization tools such as Karpenter or Goldilocks.
- Cloud migration experience including IaaS, lift‑and‑shift, or re‑architecture projects.
You will be happy with:
- Open source software.
- No top‑down hierarchy. We trust in your self‑organization.
- Colleagues who are smart, driven, and collaborative.
- An open-minded and informal culture backed by a global brand.
- Life insurance.
- Proactive self‑development through international trainings and conferences.
- Brand Connection perks.
- Much more cool stuff.
This Is What Our Process Looks Like:
- Screening Call with our recruiter.
- Take home challenge.
- Technical Interview.
- Culture Interview.
- Offer.
What You'll Need To Know About Us:
Mercedes-Benz.io develops software and technology for the digital platforms of Mercedes-Benz. Our main products are the Mercedes-Benz Website worldwide, the e-commerce platform, digital services and aftersales solutions. We have a fantastic team with people from all over the world. We encourage frequent collaboration and pairing across disciplines. English is the main working language. Mercedes-Benz.io is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse experiences and a broad collective perspective lead to a better company culture and better products. Please send your resumé in English and PDF.
Key skills/competency
- CloudOps Engineering
- AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- Terraform
- Python
- Bash
- Monitoring
- Linux
Skills & topics
- CloudOps Engineer
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Terraform
- Python
- Bash
- Automation
- Platform Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure
- DevOps
- Site Reliability Engineering
- SRE
- Linux
- Networking
- Monitoring
- Observability
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- FinOps
- Cloud Migration
How to get hired
- Research Mercedes-Benz.io: Understand their mission, values, and digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, Terraform, and CI/CD experience.
- Showcase Automation Skills: Emphasize experience in automating infrastructure and platform operations.
- Prepare for Technical Interviews: Be ready to discuss Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and troubleshooting scenarios.
- Demonstrate Agile Fit: Express comfort with Scrum or Kanban and collaborative teamwork.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the CloudOps Engineer role at Mercedes-Benz.io?
- The CloudOps Engineer role at Mercedes-Benz.io focuses on operating, improving, and automating Docker- and Kubernetes-based platforms on AWS. Key responsibilities include ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and cost optimization, while supporting development teams in their application deployments and operations.
- What are the essential technical skills required for the CloudOps Engineer position?
- Essential technical skills include hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments. Proficiency in automating operations using Python or Bash, practical experience with Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines, solid Linux and networking fundamentals, and familiarity with monitoring tools are also required.
- Does Mercedes-Benz.io offer opportunities for professional development for their CloudOps Engineers?
- Yes, Mercedes-Benz.io supports proactive self-development through international trainings and conferences, providing CloudOps Engineers with opportunities to grow their skills and stay updated with industry advancements.
- What is the interview process for the CloudOps Engineer role at Mercedes-Benz.io?
- The interview process typically involves a screening call with a recruiter, followed by a take-home challenge, a technical interview, and a culture interview, culminating in a potential offer.
- What kind of work culture can I expect at Mercedes-Benz.io as a CloudOps Engineer?
- Mercedes-Benz.io fosters an open-minded, informal culture with no top-down hierarchy, where self-organization is trusted. You can expect smart, driven, and collaborative colleagues, and an environment that encourages challenging the status quo and continuous improvement.
- Are there any specific experiences that would make a candidate stand out for this CloudOps Engineer role?
- Candidates with FinOps experience, including the use of cost optimization tools like Karpenter or Goldilocks, and those with cloud migration experience (IaaS, lift-and-shift, or re-architecture projects) will be highly regarded.
- What technologies are central to the CloudOps Engineer role at Mercedes-Benz.io?
- The central technologies for this role include AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Python, Bash, Git, and CI/CD tools, alongside monitoring solutions like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.