
Platform Engineer - Freelance
Next Ventures · Germany
About this role
The Platform Engineer will support a major cloud and infrastructure transformation programme. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud platform environments and developing reusable infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. The role involves designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting Kubernetes-based platforms and containerised applications. The engineer will work closely with DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, security and application teams to improve platform automation, reliability and developer self-service. The position is a 12-month freelance/B2B contract based in Germany.
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We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to support a major cloud and infrastructure transformation programme.
Contract details:
• 12-month contract
• Full-time assignment
• Remote within Germany
• German and English speaking
• Freelance / B2B contract
• Start date: ASAP
Key responsibilities:
• Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud platform environments
• Develop reusable infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Support Kubernetes-based platforms and containerised applications
• Improve platform automation, reliability and developer self-service
• Implement monitoring, logging and observability solutions
• Work closely with DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, security and application teams
• Troubleshoot platform issues and perform root cause analysis
• Support cloud migration and platform modernisation initiatives
• Maintain technical documentation and platform standards
Required experience:
• Strong experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Cloud Engineer
• Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS
• Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure as Code knowledge
• Strong Kubernetes and Docker experience
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps
• Good knowledge of Linux, networking and cloud security
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or Dynatrace
• Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Professional German and English language skills
• Based in Germany and able to work on a freelance contract
Please apply with your latest CV, availability and expected hour