Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

About Redcare Pharmacy

Redcare Pharmacy stands as Europe's top e-pharmacy, driven by dedicated teams and cutting-edge innovation. The company fosters a positive and collaborative workplace culture where every employee feels valued and motivated to support the mission "Until every human has their health." Join Redcare Pharmacy to pursue a meaningful career aligned with your values and make a difference.

Role Overview

As a Platform Engineer within the Data & AI department's platform team, you will play a vital role in defining how services are architected, managed, and scaled. The position provides significant autonomy, allowing you to automate broad segments of infrastructure and tooling. You'll work with modern technologies to build reliable and efficient systems that have tangible real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Create automation solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and minimizing manual tasks.
• Design, deploy, and maintain platform infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies with tools like Terraform.
• Manage and enhance a Kubernetes-based platform supporting deployment, administration, and scaling of services, following GitOps methodologies.
• Utilize Data Lakehouse platforms such as Databricks to extend platform functionality.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps/MLOps, site reliability, and product teams to establish platform standards, boost reliability, and enable self-service capabilities for developers.
• Engage in architectural discussions, recommend improvements, and advocate best practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging cloud-native technologies and industry trends to continuously optimize the platform.

Candidate Profile

• Practical experience with Databricks or similar Data Lakehouse technologies.
• Substantial hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production environments or at scale.
• Proficient in Python, Shell scripting, and/or Go for automating infrastructure workflows and scripting.
• Experienced in using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation practices, and managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a sense of ownership and independent work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills with the capability to collaborate effectively across teams in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding with dedicated welcome days to ensure a smooth integration.
• Access to sports memberships via Urban Sports Club, encouraging physical well-being through diverse fitness activities.
• Confidential and free psychological support services provided by psychologists from nilo for mental health assistance.
• Flexible work-from-home options, permitting up to 20 remote workdays per year anywhere within the EU, subject to job requirements.
• Opportunities for personal development supported by various internal and external training programs to foster career growth.