UniteRemote
Platform Engineer (gn) - Europe
Homeoffice, Bundesweit (DE), Belgien (BE), Bologna (IT), Bolzana (IT), Budapest (HU), Cardiff (GB), Krakau (PL), London (GB), Maastricht (NL), Madrid (ES), Niederlande (NL), Österreich (AT), Wales (GB), Wien (AT), Valencia (ES), Keine Angabe
Full Time
3 weeks ago
Key skills
KafkaAWSKubernetesK8sHelmArgoCDIstioAgileScrumCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
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Bringing buyers and suppliers together for mutual benefit, we’ve established a solid foundation of fair competition and trustworthy partnerships. Our platform’s scalable infrastructure supports connections, business stability and a robust supply chain.
We revolutionise procurement for B2B and the public sector by adding and sharing value for markets and communities. In 2022, we became the first platform business accredited with the Fair Tax Mark, representing the global standard for responsible tax conduct.
Would you like to become a part of Unite?
Our company was founded as Mercateo in 2000 and the headquarters is located in Leipzig, Germany. We operate in 12 European countries, with over 700 employees working both in-office and remotely. In 2024, we achieved revenue of €448.7 million. For more information, visit unite.eu.
Become part of Europe’s leading B2B platform as
Platform Engineer (gn) - Europe
Apply nowDo you dream in YAML, speak fluent Kubernetes, and orchestrate containers like a symphony conductor? We're looking for a motivated and experienced Platform Engineer to join the team responsible for developing Unite's hybrid application and data platforms. Working closely with our IT Admins, Software Engineers, and IT Management, you'll help harmonise and modernise our infrastructure while building a first-class developer experience. If you have hands-on experience with Kafka, Kubernetes on both AWS and self-hosted infrastructure, and tools like Helm, Istio, and ArgoCD - this is the challenging and rewarding role you've been looking for. Come geek out with us!
Your role
- Accelerate delivery: You'll spearhead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge cloud-native application platform based on K8S, Kafka, and more.
- Cross-functional collaboration: You'll enable our Software Engineers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and work in close cooperation with diverse software, data, and integration teams.
- Service orientation: You'll provide a compelling internal "product" and create a developer experience that incorporates feedback and drives adoption and evolution of the platform.
- Shape our infrastructure landscape: You'll provide architectural guidance, define best practices, and share your expertise openly within our engineering organisation.
- Security-first craftsmanship: You'll foster a security-first mindset and ensure robust and maintainable solutions.
Your qualifications
- Strong platform engineering background: You have 5+ years' experience operating containerised applications, Kubernetes, and messaging systems in hybrid cloud environments.
- Hands-on cloud and event-driven expertise: You have been part of cloud migration or containerisation initiatives and have experience with event-driven software architectures and a diverse range of CNCF projects.
- Ownership and operational excellence: You're proficient with DevOps tools and practices and in supporting the operation of highly-available web services.
- Self-motivated: You're goal-oriented and driven; you can work independently and manage your time effectively across multiple competing projects.
- Be on the pulse: You're committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing; you keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies.
What you can expect from us
What your future colleagues say
Learn moreWe are Unite.
We connect the economy for sustainable business. Our trusted e-procurement platform, with its integrated marketplace, enables effortless sourcing and purchasing for B2B and public sector organisations.Bringing buyers and suppliers together for mutual benefit, we’ve established a solid foundation of fair competition and trustworthy partnerships. Our platform’s scalable infrastructure supports connections, business stability and a robust supply chain.
We revolutionise procurement for B2B and the public sector by adding and sharing value for markets and communities. In 2022, we became the first platform business accredited with the Fair Tax Mark, representing the global standard for responsible tax conduct.
Would you like to become a part of Unite?
Our company was founded as Mercateo in 2000 and the headquarters is located in Leipzig, Germany. We operate in 12 European countries, with over 700 employees working both in-office and remotely. In 2024, we achieved revenue of €448.7 million. For more information, visit unite.eu.
Contact us
Anna Fussa
Recruiter | Human Resources
anna.fussa@unite.eu
+49 341 355 865 68