Junior Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Become part of cidaas and cnips, leading SaaS services in Europe. We are a company committed to upholding the highest security standards for our products and services. As a Platform Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing our infrastructure, ensuring the scalability, resilience, and efficiency of our platforms. You will leverage your knowledge of Kubernetes and automation to design and enhance our own hosting environments, playing a crucial role in delivering exceptional SaaS services. As a Junior Platform Engineer, you will become part of our Infrastructure, Technology & Design (ITD) team, ensuring the stable, performant, and future-proof operation of our platforms. You will continuously evolve our infrastructure and automate wherever possible: Design, build, and operate our Kubernetes clusters (Bare Metal and Kubernetes as a Service on OTC) Operate and further develop central platform components such as KeyDB, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, monitoring and logging stacks Develop and maintain automation using Ansible, Helm Charts, Flux, and custom scripts Ensure platform scalability, stability, performance, and cost optimization Participate in architectural decisions and the integration of new technologies (e.g., in the AI field) Work closely with development, security, and operations teams Regularly modernize and replace existing platform stacks You already have experience with modern container platforms and a deep understanding of software engineering and building containerized applications. Technically, you possess: A good overall understanding of building and operating Kubernetes clusters Initial experience with automation (Ansible, Helm, Flux, scripting) Very good knowledge of distributed systems and platform services (KeyDB, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch) Knowledge of monitoring and logging systems Very good knowledge in the field of software development An understanding of IT security and building secure, robust platforms Personally, you convince with: Team spirit and strong communication skills (German and English) Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability Independent, structured work approach A driver's license category B (for occasional trips to the data center) Modern technologies and freedom for innovation – from modern SaaS architecture to new technologies that we consciously try out. We are looking for creative people who shape technologies, not just work with them – even in the age of AI. Exciting products, well-known customers, and an international team – we develop innovative solutions with colleagues from various countries. There's a high probability that you already use cidaas yourself – perhaps even more often than you think. Team events and shared celebrations – whether it's bowling, laser tag, karting, a summer party, or simply relaxing in a beer garden: we consciously take time to celebrate successes together and strengthen team spirit. Health and motivation – our own gym is available for you to stay fit and clear your head. A valued culture meets a modern working environment – you work in an open team where you are noticed and in an environment that offers space for ideas. Learning and development – we actively support you in your personal and professional growth. Relax together – whether it's a short break in the lounge area, a game of table football, or our monthly game day: joint activities provide balance in everyday work and strengthen team spirit. Flexibility with a focus on the team – mobile working is possible with us up to 12 days a year, for additional flexibility in everyday life. At the same time, we follow an "office-first" approach, as personal interaction is important to us and we are convinced that the best results are achieved together on-site.