DevOps Engineer

About the job About The Company PACE Mobility GmbH is a pioneering technology company headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, committed to revolutionizing the mobility sector through innovative digital solutions. Since its inception in 2015, the company has been at the forefront of integrating traditional fuel stations, charging stations, and car washes into the digital landscape. PACE Mobility offers a comprehensive suite of services, including its flagship app PACE Drive, white-label solutions, and direct integrations within vehicles, enabling seamless and real-time mobility experiences for millions of users across Europe. As a scale-up with a dynamic startup ethos, PACE Mobility fosters an environment characterized by short decision-making pathways, rapid innovation, and a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of mobility technology. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team and take ownership of our critical payment platform infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of our AWS-native environment, which supports real-time transactions at fuel stations, charging points, and car washes. As a senior member of our DevOps team, you will serve as a co-architect of our infrastructure, actively participating in design, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with backend development teams to streamline deployment processes, enhance system observability, and uphold security standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the technical landscape of a high-stakes, real-time payment platform that millions rely on daily. Qualifications Multiple years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles, with substantial exposure to production AWS environments. Profound knowledge of Kubernetes, including cluster stability, performance tuning, debugging, and network troubleshooting. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly with Terraform or comparable tools. Strong security mindset with experience implementing IAM policies, network segmentation, and secrets management. Resilience and stress management skills, capable of handling critical incidents effectively. Experience working within regulated or payment-related environments, such as PCI-DSS or SOC 2 compliance, is advantageous. Hands-on experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux. Familiarity with observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry. Understanding of multi-tenant architectures and their unique challenges. Proficiency in either German or English at a professional working level, with both being used within the team environment. Responsibilities Take ownership of the AWS cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, networking architecture, and database systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Design and implement infrastructure improvements with a focus on future scalability and robustness, utilizing Infrastructure as Code practices. Develop and enhance monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems to proactively identify and resolve issues before impacting users. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable secure, reliable, and rapid deployment of applications, minimizing downtime and deployment risks. Maintain and improve the security posture of our cloud environment by managing IAM policies, network segmentation, and vulnerability management processes. Collaborate closely with backend development teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement in infrastructure and deployment practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations pertinent to payment and data security. Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to strategic planning for infrastructure evolution. Benefits Join PACE Mobility GmbH and enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. Benefit from up to three days of remote work per week and flexible working hours around core hours. You can also work up to ten days per year remotely from other EU countries. Our modern workspace is located in a unique castle-like building in Karlsruhe, equipped with the latest hardware, ergonomic setups, and convenient underground parking. We believe your work makes a difference, which is why we foster a culture of short decision pathways, flat hierarchies, and genuine appreciation. To support your well-being, we provide 30 days of vacation, access to a mini gym, a JobRad bike, and a gaming corner. Refreshments such as fresh fruit and drinks are available daily. Additionally, you can participate in various team events including summer festivals, Christmas parties, and team breakfasts, creating a vibrant and engaging workplace atmosphere. Equal Opportunity PACE Mobility GmbH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and are essential to our continued success. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our dynamic team as we shape the future of mobility technology together. Desired Skills and Experience DevOps, Kubernetes, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Security, Monitoring