Senior Software Engineer - (f/m/d)

Overview

Senior Software Engineer - (f/m/d) at GotPhoto.com | fotograf.de

GotPhoto.com | fotograf.de is dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow, from photo management to payment, with a user-friendly platform.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to architect, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices by improving system reliability, scalability, and observability, proactively identifying and eliminating risks before they become incidents. You will combine hands-on development with technical guidance, collaborate with product engineers to empower self-service infrastructure, and define best practices for cloud-native environments. You will influence architectural decisions and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our platform. Your ability to simplify complexity, write clean and efficient code, and mentor fellow engineers will impact the success of our platform and product offerings. You will apply your expertise in AI-assisted development to enhance engineering productivity and code quality, integrating these technologies into daily workflows for faster delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.
• Act as the technical owner for Node.js/TypeScript services within the platform team, setting standards, mentoring other developers, and guiding architectural decisions.
• Automate operational workflows and reduce manual toil through scripting, custom tooling, and integrations.
• Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS), ensuring performance, resilience, and proper resource utilization.

Performance & Quality

• Champion SRE practices by improving system reliability, scalability, and observability.
• Implement observability and monitoring using OpenTelemetry and other relevant tools to gain deep insight into system health and performance.
• Proactively identify and eliminate risks before they become incidents.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with product engineers to empower self-service infrastructure, improve developer experience, and align platform evolution with business needs.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations during planning and strategy sessions.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor other developers and set the tone for backend excellence within the Node.js and TypeScript stack.
• Take initiative in identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and pushing solutions forward.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with SRE and Platform Engineering trends, tools, and cloud-native updates.
• Advocate for and introduce tools or practices that improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Contribute to building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, focusing on speed, quality, and traceability.

What We're Looking For

• Deep experience in SRE and Platform Engineering, ideally in cloud-native environments with a strong DevOps culture.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.), with an understanding of designing secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Fluency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including module design, state management, and CI integration.
• Operational expertise in Kubernetes, ideally on AWS (EKS), including Helm, networking, autoscaling, and security best practices.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, focusing on speed, quality, and traceability.
• Strong observability practices using OpenTelemetry and related backend tools.
• A self-driven, ownership-first mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the photography industry.
• Strong learning and teaching mindset.
• High energy, confidence, and ambition.

Perks

• Flexible hybrid model with office in Berlin (Hausvogteiplatz).
• Education budget for professional growth.
• Unlimited holidays (minimum 26 days).
• Workation in a different country for up to 2 months per year.
• Lingoda access for language learning.
• Flexible employee benefits through Probonio, including options like Urban Sports Club Membership.

A Final Word

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from everyone and hire based on experience, skills, and personality. We believe that a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Internet Publishing

Stadt Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany