IT Platform Engineer

About the job THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced and technically driven IT Platform engineer to serve as Team Lead to serve as a hands-on technical authority and leader within our DevOps engineering team. You will play a key role in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and operational processes, staying close to the code and systems while helping guide the team through technical leadership and mentorship with a path to a manager role. Please note that we can only consider applicants based in Krakow and surrounding areas, and that this role is offered on a full-time employment contract only. We cannot offer a B2B model. YOUR TASKS Serve as the technical lead and go-to expert for the IT Platform team, with direct hands-on involvement in implementing Infrastructure as Code, automation, and platform engineering Evaluate, implement, and continuously improve infrastructure, scripts, and tooling in close collaboration with development teams Architect and build automation solutions for monitoring, alerting, and optimization of IT processes Design and maintain cloud and on-premise infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and cost efficiency Build, maintain, and improve development, test, and deployment pipelines including configuration, debugging, and optimization Monitor availability, performance, and resource consumption of applications and CI/CD pipelines, and drive improvements directly Lead troubleshooting efforts on complex infrastructure and platform issues, acting as a technical escalation point for the team Define and track reliability metrics (MTTR, deployment frequency, change failure rate, lead time) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to infrastructure planning, capacity forecasting, and tooling decisions YOUR PROFILE 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure roles Experience in a technical lead or senior individual contributor capacity — you lead through expertise and example, not just coordination Deep, practical knowledge of Linux server administration, performance tuning, and maintenance Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining Kubernetes clusters in production Strong practical security and infrastructure experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or equivalent, including writing and reviewing IaC regularly Solid working knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent), including pipeline design and troubleshooting Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar — you automate first Experience deploying AI tools and performing secure integrations (MCP server deployment, LLMs/Generative AI) Solid grasp of security concepts including secrets management and secure coding practices Full working proficiency in English FACTS FOR YOU Many possibilities to further develop your individual skillset Innovative and creative work environment with plenty of room for new ideas A structured onboarding phase with experienced colleagues Flexible working hours and a family-friendly environment Permanent employment contract A great working atmosphere in an enthusiastic international team with flat hierarchies Paessler is a fast-growing midsized company that has been in the market for 20 years. The company is focused on long-term goals and is currently comprised of 400+ employees INTERESTED? Make it easy for yourself and use the application button below. Your contact person for this great job is Annalena Klein. And at the end, a very important note: For us, diversity is more than just a word — it's a commitment. Our job posts are geared towards all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, background, faith, or physical abilities. We value diversity and strive to create a work environment that prioritizes equal opportunities and inclusion. In line with this objective, please note that candidates with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration over applicants with equal qualifications. At Paessler, we're determined to break down barriers and provide everyone with the chance to develop their full potential. Please feel free to let us know if you believe there are ways we can improve the wording of our jobs posts or our overall recruitment approach. Let's work together to create a more colorful and inclusive corporate culture!