Talantix.io
Remote Position•13.03.26
AI SCORE 8.0

SRE /​ Platform Engineer - Remote

$120K–$150K/year
RemoteInfrastructure Engineering
Terraform•Pulumi•CloudFormation•DataDog•Sentry•Prometheus•Grafana•GCP•AWS•Azure•TypeScript•Python•CI/CD•Kubernetes•Docker

About the Role

We are seeking a talented SRE / Platform Engineer - Remote to join our fast-growing startup. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact on our platform's reliability and performance. As an SRE, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability and efficiency of our services while collaborating with development teams to implement best practices in site reliability engineering.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Pulumi.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance using observability tools like Datadog, Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
  • Implement security best practices across cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Automate repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks to enhance platform reliability.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical incidents.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as an SRE or Platform Engineer.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and TypeScript.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts and cloud security best practices.
  • Experience with SQL and database management.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with FastAPI and React.
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks and tools.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and culture.

What We Offer

  • Exciting work with real impact at a fast-growing startup.
  • Remote working (within ±3 hours of Berlin time).
  • Competitive salary with an aggressive equity compensation package.
  • Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Language Requirements
EnglishB2
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.0 of 10

This SRE / Platform Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and remote flexibility. Competitive salary and equity compensation make it an attractive position.

Salary Range
Required
0/1
Optional
0/1
Bonus
0/1

Who Will Succeed Here

→

Proficient in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Pulumi, demonstrating the ability to automate cloud deployments across GCP, AWS, and Azure environments.

→

Self-motivated and disciplined to excel in a remote work environment, effectively managing time and priorities while collaborating with cross-functional teams through tools like Slack and Jira.

→

Analytical mindset with a focus on performance monitoring and incident response, experienced in using DataDog, Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana to enhance service reliability and troubleshoot issues.

Learning Resources

→Learn Terraform on AWSguide
→Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systemsbook
→Mastering AWS CloudFormationcourse

Career Path

SRE / Platform Engineer - Remote(Now)→Senior SRE / Platform Engineer(1-2 years)→Lead SRE / DevOps Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$8.5B
Annual Growth
22.5%
AI Adoption in DevOps
35%
Investment in Infrastructure Automation
+150%
Labour Demand for SREs
+40%
Avg Salary for SREs
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
TerraformPulumiCloudFormation
Growing in Demand
KubernetesGitOpsMicroservices Architecture
Declining
PuppetChef

Domain Trends

Rise of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
The adoption of IaC tools like Terraform is expected to grow by 30% as organizations streamline their deployment processes.
Increased Focus on Observability
Companies investing in observability tools (DataDog, Prometheus) report a 25% increase in incident response efficiency.
Shift to Multi-Cloud Strategies
Over 70% of enterprises are adopting multi-cloud strategies, driving demand for platform engineers skilled in AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Industry News

Loading latest industry news...

Finding relevant articles from the last 6 months

All job postings are automatically gathered by algorithms. We do not review or verify listings, be careful when applying and do not sign-in with iCloud or Google services.