Cloud Engineer (m/f/x)

UP42 is changing the way geospatial data is accessed and analyzed. The developer platform and marketplace bring together multiple sources of data such as satellite imagery, weather data, and more—with algorithms to identify objects, detect change, and find patterns. Industry leaders use UP42 to inform business decisions and build scalable customer solutions.

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer (m/f/x) to join our motivated team in Berlin.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of all aspects of our core cloud infrastructure

• Assist in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and workloads on the public cloud (Google Cloud Platform) using infrastructure-as-code

• Collaborate with the team to implement, automate, and document security guidelines based on industry standards

• Work with the rest of the engineering department on improving our observability

• Work on initiatives to enhance the maintainability, reliability, and scalability of our environment

• Take part in the team on-call rotation and troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise

Here is a good summary of what we are looking for:

• Several years of in-house experience in managing cloud infrastructure with a solid track record

• Solid understanding of at least one of the major cloud providers with preference for GCP

• Familiarity with an infrastructure-as-code system (preferably Terraform)

• Knowledge of Kubernetes cluster operations and templating tools (Helm/Kustomize)

• Experience in setting up and utilizing monitoring solutions for infrastructure (e.g, Prometheus)

• Experience with the implementation and operation of CI/CD pipelines

• Effective communication skills in English and the ability to convey technical concepts clearly

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with cloud security and networking best practices

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Golang, Java, Python, Bash)

• Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: ArgoCD, Fluentd, CircleCI, GitHub actions, Cloudflare DNS & ZeroTrust, Hashicorp Vault

• Cloud-related certifications are a plus

Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:

• The chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective

• Hybrid and flexible working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg< or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year.

• We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment.

• We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as well-being initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, free Cousera access from the first day on as well as an additional educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few.

• Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year.

• Want more? There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership.

Does this sound like a good next step in your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.