Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Senior Platform Engineer at getolo, you will be responsible for driving platform engineering culture by designing secure and reliable solutions tailored for our developers. This involves delivering key platform components, improving observability, implementing continuous delivery, and enhancing infrastructure automation. You will also ensure business-critical properties such as availability, scalability, and performance, while fostering standardization and best practices among your engineering peers.

To apply for the Senior Platform Engineer position at getolo, you should have a structured approach to work, showcasing independence and a high level of responsibility. It's crucial to have experience with AWS, Docker, and Terraform, alongside a foundational understanding of platform technologies and distributions. Additionally, a background in software engineering and experience working within regulated industries, such as InsurTech, will be advantageous in this role.

At getolo, we prioritize professional growth and development for our team members. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will have access to a training budget ranging from €750 to €2000 annually, depending on your job level. Regular 360-degree feedback sessions are also part of our culture, ensuring continuous learning and improvement, guiding you toward achieving your career aspirations.

Working at getolo means embracing a dynamic and collaborative work environment. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you can choose to work hybrid, either from our vibrant office in Berlin or remotely from your home office. We offer flexibility to work abroad in the EU for up to 60 days and provide a pet-friendly office, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Senior Platform Engineers at getolo enjoy a range of attractive perks and benefits. You’ll receive an appealing fixed salary, starting with 28 vacation days, which increases every two years. Additional benefits include options for a free Swapfiets bike or subsidized public transport tickets, as well as mental health coaching sessions and regular team events. Our culture also includes legendary summer and winter parties!

In your response, detail your background in platform engineering, highlighting your specific experiences designing and implementing scalable solutions. Discuss how these solutions positively impacted developer productivity, speed of deployment, and user experience, and illustrate your approach in fostering a collaborative environment.

Provide a thorough account of a challenging project, emphasizing the technical hurdles you faced and the strategies you employed to overcome them. Discuss the outcome, focusing on measurable results and any lessons learned that you applied in subsequent projects.

Explain your methodology for ensuring compliance and security. This may include your experiences in implementing security protocols, conducting regular audits, and staying updated with industry regulations that are pertinent to your field, particularly in InsurTech. Use specific examples where possible.

Discuss your priorities when mentoring junior team members. Highlight your approach to providing guidance, giving constructive feedback, and creating opportunities for them to take on responsibilities that foster their growth. Mention the importance of collaboration and support during their development.

Mention the specific tools and technologies you have experience with in observability and automation, such as monitoring systems, logging tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Discuss how you utilized these tools for efficiency and how they contributed to improved performance and reliability within platforms.

Talk about your methods for task prioritization, such as using Agile methodologies or project management tools. Explain how you assess project urgency, work with stakeholders, and adapt to shifting requirements, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

Share a specific instance when you had to influence others in making a technical decision. Describe your process of gathering relevant data, how you presented your case, and the impact it had on the project or organization. Focus on communication and negotiation skills in your response.

Identify and explain what you believe to be the key elements, such as scalability, security, and user experience. Support your points with examples from your experience where these elements made a difference in platform performance and user satisfaction.

Showcase your ongoing commitment to learning by discussing how you stay informed on emerging technologies. Reference specific resources like webinars, technical publications, or community discussions that you engage with to keep your skills and knowledge current.

Detail your experience in Agile environments, such as specific roles you have played or methodologies you practiced. Emphasize how Agile practices enhance collaboration, accelerate delivery, and how you've adapted during sprints to meet the team’s goals effectively.