Exoscale - Site Reliability Engineer - Developer Platform (f/m/d)

Client: Exoscale

Location: Spain, Germany or Remote in EU, M, es

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Exoscale is a leading Swiss and European cloud service provider offering scalable cloud infrastructure services, including virtual machines and S3-compatible object storage. The company is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join its distributed, multicultural team and help expand its infrastructure footprint.

This role focuses on delivering and maintaining Exoscale’s internal Kubernetes PaaS and managed service ecosystem. Responsibilities include platform development, tooling, automation, application delivery pipelines, and ongoing system maintenance.

• Design and maintain the internal Kubernetes developer platform.
• Develop internal platform tooling, automation, and orchestration systems.
• Develop and maintain SKS, including upcoming features.
• Improve developer experience through self-service systems and delivery pipelines.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of Exoscale’s platform systems.
• Improve scalability, security, availability, and operational processes.
• Participate in code and change reviews.
• Support the team with escalated support issues.
• Join the on-call rotation after completing the required training.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Golang is mandatory.
• Experience with Linux and large-scale configuration management.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and its ecosystem.
• Passion for product design, software architecture, and automation.
• Ability to identify opportunities to optimise workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Strong teamwork skills, particularly in a distributed environment.
• Curiosity, autonomy, and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Familiarity with Clojure is an advantage.

Candidates who do not meet every requirement but are motivated to learn are encouraged to apply.

Location

Spain, Germany, or remote within the European Union.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Autonomous working conditions with freedom to create and challenge existing approaches.
• A collaborative culture with talented engineers and a supportive working environment.
• Team events, training, and further education opportunities.