We are looking for you to join our tech team in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or from anywhere in Germany. 1KOMMA5° is creating Germanys largest one-stop-shop for the sale, installation, and servicing of solar panels, heat pumps, electricity solutions, and charging infrastructure. And the best part? They are all interconnected!

Become a part of our mission and learn more about our Product & Tech team!In tech we are building software systems in two main areas:

Heartbeat: Building a virtual power plant leveraging our energy manager “Heartbeat” and evolving the customer experience app around this.
Operating System for installation companies: Digitisation of operations and processes from planning to installation and configuration.

As a Platform Engineer, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams that are building those systems to identify and address any technical challenges or bottlenecks. You will improve our internal developer platform to reduce your teammates’ cognitive load and enable them to focus on solving business problems. The DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics are KPIs to measure your success.

Technologies we work with include:

Google Cloud Platform (CloudRun, CloudSQL, etc.)
Terraform / Terramate
Datadog, OpenTelemetry
GitHub Actions
Backstage
Python / GoLang / TypeScript

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Enabling developer self-service by developing reusable, opinionated IaC modules
Develop software and establish systems to effectively handle the platforms infrastructure and applications
Offer primary operational assistance and infrastructure expertise for our engineering teams
Ensure good developer experience/productivity
Improve DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics

4+ years of experience in a Platform Engineering (DevOps), Site Reliability, or comparable Cloud Engineering position
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, with a focus on Terraform
Good experience working with a public cloud provider, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a solid understanding of its core services and offerings
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with container-based infrastructure (Docker, Google Cloud Run, Kubernetes or AWS Fargate)
Ability to code with one or more high-level languages, such as Python, GoLang or TypeScript
A proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecks
Strong customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of the importance of enabling exceptional developer experiences
An open mindset, keen to continuously improve themself and the team, by proactively seeking and giving feedback
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English, German is a plus
Residency in Germany
Interest in climate tech industry

Bonus points for:

Prior experience with IoT applications
Having worked in a scale up environment at a company of similar size

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the requirements, as we are seeking individuals at various seniority levels who can bring diverse perspectives and skills to our team. We value the opportunity to consider a wide range of experiences and qualifications in our selection process.

You are part of an international, dynamic, and highly motivated team of people who have proven to make things happen
With your work, you accelerate the energy transition and hence have a direct impact on our climate
Work with and learn from other super-smart colleagues
You will enjoy direct contact with core decision-makers
You will enjoy the best chances of entering full-time in one of Europe’s most thriving scaleups
You work remotely (Germany-wide), with offices in Hamburg, Berlin or Munich
Enjoy frequent team, department and company events throughout the year
Create a healthy balance alongside your work and enjoy all the benefits of the EGYM Wellpass

1Komma5°

(Senior) Platform Engineer (m/f/d) Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg

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