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Please note that the position is only available to applicants from Germany.
The language requirements for this position are: German - Fluent, English - Fluent.

In this role, you will architect and deliver backend systems and cloud infrastructure that power our mission-critical services. You will shape our cloud environment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), applying Infrastructure as Code with Terraform to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-efficient deployments.

You’ll create robust CI/CD pipelines and automation across GitHub to enable fast iteration, consistent quality, and smooth production operations. By driving observability and operational excellence, you’ll ensure our systems remain resilient under growth. With a strong DevOps mindset, you will empower development teams to focus on delivering value — while the platform you design handles complexity, efficiency, and scale.

Activities

About the Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you will take responsibility for the backend and cloud foundation of our existing SaaS platform. Your mission is to ensure the system remains reliable, secure, and scalable — while continuously improving architecture, performance, and developer workflows.

You will work hands-on with our Python-based services and GCP infrastructure, optimizing what is already in place and implementing automation that supports faster and safer delivery. By deeply understanding the current system and future requirements, you’ll guide its ongoing evolution and help us deliver a robust platform experience to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Reliability

• Own and operate the backend and cloud infrastructure of our SaaS product
• Improve system performance, resilience, and security in production

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

• Maintain and evolve GCP infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient resource usage

CI/CD & DevOps Enablement

• Improve GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines to boost delivery speed and reliability
• Automate manual workflows to reduce operational overhead

Observability & Incident Prevention

• Extend monitoring, logging, and alerting for full system visibility
• Drive continuous improvement through proactive risk mitigation and RCA

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to plan and prioritize improvements
• Advocate for DevOps culture and mentor teammates in best practices

Requirements

Your Profile

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering roles.
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code patterns.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, IAM, and cloud architecture.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitHub Actions).
• Strong scripting/programming experience with Python.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling (GCP Ops Suite).
• Ability to work autonomously and own a domain end-to-end.

Nice to Have

• Experience with the Elastic (ELK) stack.
• Experience with container orchestration (GKE, Kubernetes), though not required.
• Background in automotive or industrial software systems.
• Knowledge of SRE methodologies (SLI/SLO design, error budgets).

Team

You will become part of our dedicated, interdisciplinary development team. We place great value on open communication, mutual support, and a constructive feedback culture. While you can work primarily remotely, we meet regularly in Berlin-Schöneberg to develop ideas, align strategies, and, of course, enjoy lunch together. Our team embraces a flat hierarchy, short decision-making paths, and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere that leaves room for creativity and personal growth.

Application Process

Our application process is transparent, lean, and personal:

• Initial Call (Remote) – A short conversation to get to know you and your motivation.
• Technical Interview – A technical discussion with our engineers, possibly including a code review or a small practical task.
• Team Interview – An exchange with future colleagues, giving you the chance to ask questions and get to know our working environment.
• Final Interview & Offer – Alignment on details and the earliest possible starting date.

We value fast feedback and will guide you through the entire process with openness and respect.

About the Company

PDR.cloud wurde 2018 in Berlin gegründet.

Wir bieten KFZ-Reparaturdienstleistern eine cloud-basierte Software zur Abrechnung und Steuerung von Schäden.

PDR.cloud vereint die bekannten Funktionen eines klassischen Dealer-Management-Systems mit smarten Lösungen und zeitgemäßer IT-Architektur.

Unsere Mission ist es für unsere Kunden eine vollständig digitale Werkstatt zu realisieren und den Arbeitsalltag unserer Anwender trotz immer komplexer werdenden Schaden-Prozessen zu vereinfachen.