Are you a cloud enthusiast that enjoys building things from scratch? Do you live and breathe open-source technology? This is the right place for you!
As a Platform Engineer at Safespring, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our Kubernetes-based container platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to building and refining sustainable cloud technologies.
Your Team
We are a remote-friendly team at Safespring with colleagues scattered around Europe. You will join the newly built Container Platform Team that will consist of 4 engineers.
Currently, the platform is being built with the Community Distribution of Kubernetes that powers Openshift (OKD). The platform team will build, maintain and operate the container service from scratch on top of Safespring’s production IaaS.
The product is built and operated by consuming Safespring’s IaaS products, OpenStack and CEPH.
What will you do?
Build and Operate: Collaborate with a dedicated team to build and maintain the Safespring container platform from the ground up. You’ll work with the Community Distribution of Kubernetes (OKD) and may engage with other Kubernetes variants as needed.
Continuous Improvement: Take the initiative in enhancing the performance and capabilities of our platform. Your contributions will directly impact the customer experience, ensuring our solutions meet and exceed their expectations.
Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the tech lead to align your efforts with the strategic goals of our container platform. Your insights and suggestions will be crucial in driving the platform’s progress.
Collaborative Development: Engage in discussions, pair programming, and actively seek and provide feedback within the team to advance collective knowledge and capabilities.
Documentation and Transparency: Maintain a clear record of your work and decisions in our work management system (JIRA), linking code changes to work descriptions to ensure transparency, traceability and knowledge sharing.
Who are you?
You have an open-source software engineering mindset. You are keen on enabling users of Kubernetes to efficiently manage their containerized application lifecycle with the lowest possible effort.
We think you most likely also got:
Experience in Kubernetes and container lifecycle management
Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g. Flux, ArgoCD) and Kubernetes deployment tools like Helm or Kustomize
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, Cfengine, Puppet
Ability to manage IaaS by means of utilizing API only (via tools like Terraform, Ansible and/or Shell/CLI), and preferably experience with the OpenStack APIs.
Strong foundation in network engineering (IPv4/6, routing, bridging, VPN-overlays like wireguard.) and security in container management.
Programming skills, preferably in Python, Golang, and some Shell scripting.
What in it for you?
At Safespring, we believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. We offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you advance your career and stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends.
The chance to be a key player in building a cutting-edge CI/CD experience.
Opportunity to contribute to local and sustainable cloud services.
A supportive and agile work environment in a rapidly growing company.
Flexible & remote/hybrid work
Collective bargaining agreement
About Safespring
Safespring is a pioneer in providing cloud services that emphasize digital sovereignty, ensuring that your data remains secure, private, and within regulatory boundaries. Our commitment to open-source technology and environmental sustainability is matched by our dedication to empowering businesses with full control over their digital assets.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, apply today to join us at Safespring. Got questions? Contact Marietta at marietta@safespring.com
Our recruitment process
At Safespring we’re not just building systems; we’re building relationships.
We understand that applying for a new role is a big step, and we aim to make it a smooth, transparent, and engaging experience for you.
Intro chat - this is a great opportunity for both of us to get to know each other and decide if we have a match
Meet your future manager - deep dive into your engineering experiences
Tech interviews
System Design - let’s talk architecture and how you approach system scalability, reliability, and security.
Programming Deep Dive - here’s your chance to impress us with your coding skills by walking us through one of your projects.
Sync with your recruiter - all your interviewers will make a collaborative decision and will either present you with an employment offer and celebrate, or provide you with constructive feedback and encourage to stay connected!
Flexibility in Every Step: We recognize that talent comes in many forms and that the standard interview process isn’t one-size-fits-all. If you have ideas on how you would prefer to showcase your skills, we’re all ears! Our goal is to give you an opportunity to show us how you work best.
Got questions?
Marietta is your contact here at Safespring. You can contact her at marietta@safespring.com
