Job description
Senior Software Engineer - Platform (d/f/m)
Company Overview
Scout24 is home of ImmoScout24, Germany’s #1 for real estate. With ImmoScout24 we have been revolutionizing the real estate market in Germany and Austria for more than 25 years. Our goal is to build a digital ecosystem that brings homeowners, seekers, and agents together. #WorkingatScout24 means being part of a diverse and inclusive team of around 1100 colleagues and 58 nationalities.
Job Summary
As a Senior Platform Engineer in the Cloud Infrastructure in our Application Platform organization, you will shape, build and maintain a scalable, reliable and state-of-the-art compute platform for the Scout24 product development teams. Our platform supports various networking, persistence and compute requirements for all Scout24 applications and provides seamless capabilities and integrations for our internal developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop state-of-the art products around cloud infrastructure, e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, networking and Infrastructure as Code
- Support companywide adoption of your team’s products and cloud technologies
- Solve challenging problems in a distributed system serving millions of customers
- Apply product thinking when developing the tools and services of your team
- Be a mentor and help your team mates to develop as professionals
- Share your knowledge in blog posts and at meetups and conferences
Requirements / Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of cloud providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform) and their services and APIs
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes microservices architectures and internal components
- Confident presentation and strong influence skills
- Proficiency in modern programming languages - preferably Typescript, Javascript or Go
- Ability to create and consume Rest APIs
- Outcome over output-based mindset
- A start-small-learn-fast attitude
- Empathy for developers; a passion for internal platforms as a service
- Experience leveraging AI tools to drive problem-solving and productivity
- Experience with designing and operating a network architecture in the cloud including load-balancing (AWS ALBs), CDNs (AWS Cloudfront) and logically isolated virtual networks (AWS VPCs)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS CDK, Python, Kotlin/Java
- Experience building/maintaining backstage.io based developer portals
Location
Berlin, Germany, Remote: False (Hybrid model with three days on-site)
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary package and a bonus
- Hybrid work model (3 days on-site)
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Work from abroad policy (10 days/year)
- Relocation support and visa assistance
- Dedicated learning time and ScoutAcademy
- Family services and childcare support
- Public transport/Job Bike subsidies
- Company pension scheme
- On-site amenities: gym, napping room, rooftop terrace, healthy food options
Equal Opportunity Statement
We embrace difference and celebrate individuality. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and support professional development for people with disabilities.
