Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Redcare Pharmacy; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-pharmacy in Europe is seeking a Platform Engineer to enhance our Data & AI infrastructure. In this role, you will develop automation solutions to drive operational efficiency, maintain platform infrastructure, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms. We value problem-solving and collaboration, offering a vibrant workplace with extensive benefits for personal and professional development. A fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus. Join us to make a real-world impact in healthcare.

Leistungen

Comprehensive onboarding program

Membership at Urban Sports Club

Mental health support from professionals

Flexible work-from-home options

Support for personal development through training

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with Databricks or other Data Lakehouse technologies.
• Extensive practical experience operating Kubernetes in production or at scale.
• Proficient in Python, Shell, and/or Go for scripting and automating infrastructure.

Aufgaben

• Develop automation solutions to drive operational efficiency.
• Design, build and maintain platform infrastructure using IaC principles.
• Operate and evolve a Kubernetes-based platform.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience with Databricks

Operating Kubernetes in production

Proficient in Python, Shell, Go

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values join us and start your #Redcareer today.

About the Role: As a Platform Engineer you’ll join our platform team within Data & AI department and have a key role in shaping how our services are built, managed, and scaled. You will enjoy high autonomy and the opportunity to automate extensive parts of our infrastructure and tooling. This is a role where you’ll make real world impact, working with modern technologies and supporting our mission of delivering reliable and efficient systems.

Job Description

About your tasks:

• Develop automation solutions to drive operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Design, build and maintain platform infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tools such as Terraform.
• Operate and evolve a Kubernetes-based platform for the Data & AI department, enabling deployment, management, and scaling of services following GitOps practices.
• Leverage Data Lakehouse platforms (such as Databricks) to support platform capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering, DevOps/MLOps, site reliability, and product teams to define platform standards, improve reliability and enable developer self-service.
• Participate in architecture discussions, propose improvements, and drive the adoption of best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and the cloud-native ecosystem to continuously improve the platform.

Qualifications

About you:

• Hands‑on experience with Databricks or other Data Lakehouse technologies.
• Extensive practical experience operating Kubernetes in production or at scale.
• Proficient in Python, Shell, and/or Go for scripting and automating infrastructure and workflows.
• Experience working with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams in a fast‑moving environment.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus but not required.

Additional Information

About your benefits:

In order to provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs - whether it‘s living a healthy life, having enough time for your family, or developing your skills - we offer a wide range of different, site‑specific benefits:

• Welcome days: We want you to feel at home with us from the very first day. Therefore, we welcome you with our comprehensive onboarding program.
• Sports: Stay healthy. Profit from a membership (M) package at Urban Sports Club, so that you can take advantage of a huge variety of sport offers.
• Mental Health: Get quick and professional help from psychologists of nilo if you feel overwhelmed in private or professional life. Anonymous and free of charge.
• Work from Home: If your job does not require you to be present in the office, we can arrange the place you work from individually - even for up to 20 days a year anywhere in the EU.
• Personal development: Grow! We support and encourage your individual development through various in‑ and external trainings.