Team Lead (f/m/d) - Cloud Platform Operations

We’re looking for a forward-thinking leader to oversee our internal platform operations and guide a dedicated team of professionals. In this role, you’ll blend hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills to manage a range of open-source solutions, including Unix/Linux-based systems, databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), Kubernetes clusters, Kafka, and Cassandra. You’ll also collaborate closely with external partners and customers, coordinating on-call rotations to maintain 24/7 service availability. If you’re passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, reliability, and open-source excellence, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our domain-focused business.

Tasks

Leadership & Team Culture

• Provide technical and disciplinary guidance to a committed platform and support team.
• Encourage engagement, growth, and accountability through regular feedback and goal-setting.
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement throughout all processes.

Operations & Automation

• Ensure stable, secure, and high-performing operations across various Unix/Linux-based systems.
• Refine provisioning and configuration processes (e.g., Ansible) to boost efficiency and minimize manual interventions.
• Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters, and coordinate with open-source tools like Kafka and Cassandra to balance stability, cost, and performance.

Database Administration & Innovation

• Monitor and optimize databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including performance tuning, backups, and failover strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and solutions to improve performance, availability, and scalability within an open-source ecosystem.

On-Call Coordination & Incident Response

• Design an effective on-call model to guarantee around-the-clock coverage.
• Act as the escalation point for critical incidents, leading swift mitigation in close collaboration with external partners or customers.
• Establish clear responsibilities and communication paths for rapid issue resolution.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Product Management, Leadership) to align platform operations with core business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on system performance, project milestones, and resource requirements.
• Initiate cross-departmental projects to streamline workflows, encourage innovation, and strengthen collaboration throughout the organisation.

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in guiding or coordinating technical teams.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in Unix/Linux administration, open-source automation tools (e.g., Ansible), Kubernetes, and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL). Experience with Kafka, Cassandra, and similar technologies is highly beneficial.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled at diagnosing, prioritizing, and resolving complex operational issues under pressure.
• Communication Strength: Able to convey technical topics effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including external partners or customers.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying up-to-date with evolving open-source technologies and industry best practices.

Language skills: German C1 and English B2

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Free drinks and fruits.
• Various employee discounts for activities and (InterNetX) products.
• Various employee events (e.g. Meet & Eat, company parties).
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Modern office facilities and equipment.
• Focus on sustainability through job ticket and job bike.