Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure (d/f/m)
Scout24 SE · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- On site
- Full-time
- €100,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Shape and maintain a state-of-the-art cloud platform.
- Build scalable and reliable compute infrastructure.
- Develop and integrate observability services.
- Empower development teams with seamless tools.
- Lead by example with outcomes over outputs.
About the role
About Scout24
Scout24 is home of ImmoScout24, Germany’s #1 for real estate. With ImmoScout24 we have been revolutionizing the real estate market in Germany and Austria for more than 25 years. Our goal is to build a digital ecosystem that brings homeowners, seekers, and agents together. Finding the right home and property is one of the most important decisions in life. So is your career! #WorkingatScout24 means being part of a diverse and inclusive team of around 1100 colleagues and 58 nationalities. We embrace difference and celebrate individuality. By encouraging open mindedness and authenticity we enable a true learning culture and prepare the ground for personal development. Mistakes are a chance to grow and to innovate. Together we act proactively, strive for improvement, and take responsibility. We talk about success and challenge while treating each other with respect because we are #oneteam.
If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to see you joining us! Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the job requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. Grow with us!. Welcome home!
Awesome Benefits at Scout24
- Compensation: A competitive salary package and a bonus on top.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with three days on-site per week, 30 days of vacation, and the possibility to work abroad for 10 days annually.
- Relocation: Support with visa process and an attractive relocation package.
- Product Perks: Employee discount on ImmoScout24 plus membership.
- Development: Dedicated learning time, online courses, structured feedback, and individual career paths.
- Family Support: Professional family service for childcare needs.
- Pet-Friendly: Option to bring your dog to work (upon approval).
- Mobility: Subsidies for public transport or Job Bikes.
- Sustainability & DEI: Commitment to environmental goals, social activities, and diversity initiatives.
- Pension: Company pension scheme with attractive subsidies.
- Innovative Office: Barrier-free office in the heart of Berlin with a gym, napping room, rooftop terrace, and more.
- Health: Life Situation Coaching and regular health check-ups.
- Technology: Work with the latest technical tools and hardware.
Role Overview: Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
As a Senior Platform Engineer in the Cloud Infrastructure team within our Application Platform organization, you will shape, build, and maintain a scalable, reliable, and state-of-the-art compute platform for Scout24's product development teams. Our platform supports various networking, persistence, and compute requirements for all Scout24 applications, providing seamless capabilities and integrations for our internal developers. You will also develop and integrate observability services to help our engineers gain valuable insights into their applications.
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Skills & topics
- Platform Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- SRE
- Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as Code
- Observability
- CI/CD
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and AWS experience.
- Showcase your impact: Quantify achievements in platform development and team enablement.
- Prepare for technical deep dives: Review AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD concepts.
- Demonstrate product thinking: Articulate how you'd improve internal developer tools.
- Be ready to discuss ownership: Explain your 'you build it, you run it' philosophy.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Platform Engineer role at Scout24?
- The role requires in-depth knowledge of cloud providers like AWS, deep understanding of Kubernetes microservices, proficiency in modern programming languages (TypeScript, JavaScript, Go), and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Bonus skills include AWS CDK, Python, Kotlin/Java, and building developer portals with backstage.io.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Platform Engineer position at Scout24?
- Scout24 offers a hybrid work model, requiring three days of on-site work per week in their innovative Berlin office, with flexibility for the remaining days. Employees also have the option to work remotely from abroad for up to 10 days per year, subject to business needs.
- How does Scout24 support professional development for a Senior Platform Engineer?
- Scout24 provides dedicated learning time each month, access to online courses via ScoutAcademy, regular book challenges, structured feedback, "Lunch & Learn" events, and defined individual career paths to foster professional growth and career advancement.
- What kind of impact can a Senior Platform Engineer have at Scout24?
- As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will directly shape and maintain a critical compute platform supporting all Scout24 applications, empowering development teams to build products customers love, make data-driven decisions, and run their applications efficiently. Your work empowers millions of users.
- Does Scout24 support international applicants for the Senior Platform Engineer role?
- Yes, Scout24 supports international applicants with a dedicated relocation agency that assists with visa processes and provides an attractive relocation package, making it easier to transition to Germany for the role.
- What are the bonus skills that would make a Senior Platform Engineer candidate stand out at Scout24?
- Bonus skills include experience with AWS CDK, Python, Kotlin/Java, and building/maintaining backstage.io-based developer portals. Experience designing and operating cloud network architecture, including AWS ALBs, AWS Cloudfront, and AWS VPCs, is also highly valued.
- How does Scout24 foster a learning culture for its Senior Platform Engineers?
- Scout24 promotes a learning culture through mistakes as growth opportunities, encouraging open-mindedness and authenticity, and providing dedicated learning time, online courses, and knowledge-sharing events like "Lunch & Learn" and blog posts.