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Head of Platform Engineering (d/f/m)

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Join the Ticketing Revolution!

vivenu was founded in Germany with a global mission: to redefine ticketing for event organizers worldwide. The event industry has long relied on outdated systems that fall short in today’s digital age. Our platform empowers organizers in sectors like sports, live entertainment, and cultural venues to fully customize their ticketing solutions to meet their unique needs and strategic goals.

We’ve achieved rapid growth while remaining profitable, and we’re expanding globally with offices in Europe and the U.S. Leading tech investors and industry experts such as the San Francisco 49ers as well as high-profile clients like Schalke 04, the Grammys, and the Hockenheimring already trust us.

As we continue to pursue our ambitious goals, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our dream team. Are you ready to be part of the ticketing revolution?

Your Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing DevOps/Site Reliability Engineering team focused on optimizing our infrastructure
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability
Collaboration: Partner with product and development teams to improve deployment processes, enhance system observability, and ensure seamless CI/CD workflows
Challenge Handling: Design, build, and maintain highly scalable infrastructure to support >1 billion monthly requests
Hands-on Approach: You remain technically engaged—troubleshooting critical issues, refining automation, and contributing to architecture discussions

What We’re Looking For

Experience: A proven track record of leading and scaling high-performing teams in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or similar fields
Technical Leadership: Deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerized application management, guiding teams in making strategic technical decisions and implementing best practices
Automation & Reliability: You excel at developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring solutions, and cloud infrastructure to enhance system reliability and efficiency
Problem Solver: An expert in complex technical environments, using their exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive innovative solutions

At vivenu...

you are at the heart of the action. You are at the center of innovation, actively shaping the future of ticketing. You work in a dynamic environment that constantly evolves and presents new challenges.

you take real responsibility. You take ownership of your projects and decisions from day one. Your ideas and efforts have a direct impact on the company’s success.

we support your personal development. We invest in your professional and personal growth through coaching, mentoring, and workshops. Your development is important to us because your success is our success.

you benefit from great perks. In addition to the latest Apple hardware, we offer numerous extras like team-building events and unlimited access to drinks and snacks. Your well-being is our priority, so you can fully focus on your work.

we live inclusion proactively. We firmly value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds make our team stronger. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other individual characteristics. Everyone at vivenu has a place to contribute their skills and ideas. Innovation thrives on diversity.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.

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What You Should Know About Head of Platform Engineering (d/f/m), vivenu GmbH

Are you ready to take the reins as the Head of Platform Engineering at vivenu in Dublin? Join us on our mission to revolutionize the ticketing industry for event organizers everywhere! At vivenu, we believe that the outdated ticketing systems of the past have no place in today's digital era. Our dynamic platform allows event organizers from diverse sectors—such as sports, live entertainment, and cultural venues—to create fully customized ticketing solutions tailored to their unique needs and ambitious goals. As we expand globally, gaining the trust of renowned clients like Schalke 04 and the Grammys, we need a forward-thinking leader to build and lead our high-performing DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering team. Your focus will be optimizing our infrastructure, enhancing system performance, reliability, and scalability. With hands-on involvement, you'll tackle critical challenges and drive automation solutions while collaborating with product and development teams to ensure smooth deployment processes. If you have experience leading high-performing teams in Platform Engineering, deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, and a knack for solving complex problems, we want you. At vivenu, you won’t just hold a position; you'll play an integral role in shaping the future of ticketing and bringing your ideas to life, all while enjoying great perks and a commitment to your personal development. Let's innovate together and make sure everyone has a place to thrive!

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What are the responsibilities of the Head of Platform Engineering at vivenu?

The Head of Platform Engineering at vivenu is responsible for leading a high-performing DevOps/Site Reliability Engineering team, optimizing infrastructure, developing long-term strategies to enhance system performance, and collaborating with product and development teams for seamless CI/CD workflows.