We are seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to join the Platform Engineering Domain in the Cloud Control Team.
The mission of Platform Engineering is to provide trusted, performant, self-service platforms that empower product teams to build “the bank the world loves to use.” Cloud Control’s part of this mission is to develop solutions for cloud infrastructure deployment and management.
As one of the first banks completely hosted in the cloud - our security, resilience and productivity standards require not only the use of a modern technology stack, but the building of teams in line with our principles and in the service of our product teams, the company and our customers.
In this role, you will:
Be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our AWS cloud infrastructure in order to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of N26 services. Working in this area involves a deep understanding of cloud computing architecture, orchestration and deployment tools and languages, and policy validation approaches, as well as the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
More specifically, you will:
- Design, develop, and implement services and solutions to improve the security, reliability, and scalability of N26 infrastructure and systems in these domains:
- AWS multi-account architecture and service provisioning
- Infrastructure configuration, templating, and deployment management
- Infrastructure security best practices monitoring and enforcement
- Continuous improvement and automation of our infrastructure and its configuration
- Automation and migration towards latest technologies and software releases
- Authorization and access management for regulatory compliance
- Guide and direct the Cloud Control team plans, priorities, and objectives
- Mentor and support other team members and also learn from them
- Join the Engineering Manager and Product Manager to define our vision and act as an expert when meeting with stakeholders
- Take ownership of our cloud architecture and deployment services, and ensure their optimal performance, reliability, and security
- Collaborate with other teams to understand their requirements and provide solutions and automation to meet their needs
- Create monitors and alerts, diagnose, and resolve issues related to infrastructure deployment and provisioning services
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technology in cloud infrastructure
- Expand and develop your cloud knowledge, skills, and technology expertise
What you need to be successful:
Previous experience in leading a team of engineers
Hands-on, production expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Production experience in container virtualization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Performance monitoring and incident analysis
Experience with orchestration languages and services such as Terraform
Knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools and practices
Experience programming in Go and/or Python
Broad understanding of systems (Linux) and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, etc.)
Product mindset and experience collaborating with Product Managers
Proactive, with an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
Good communication skills and a sense of ownership, with a systematic problem-solving approach
Desire to learn, improve and leave systems in a better state than you found them in
Traits:
- Actively help yourself (and others) be successful.
- Continuously learn and challenge the status quo.
- Think globally, act locally.
- Strong bias for action.
- Give and receive open, direct and timely feedback.
What’s in it for you:
- Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
- Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
- As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
- Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.
Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.
We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.
Founded in 2013, N26 now has 8 million customers in 24 markets. We employ more than 1,500 employees across 3 office locations in Berlin, Vienna and Barcelona. Besides the main offices, N26 also has local offices in Paris, Madrid, Milan, and São Paulo.
Sounds good? Apply now for this position.
N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
