Engineering Manager fmd SRE

Tasks

IONOS Cloud is a machine with many moving parts. Dozens of software components interact to deliver the services offered. We are setting up a new team to better manage and monitor this machine and improve the existing tooling and level of automation. We mainly rely on Kubernetes operators and cloudnative software such as ArgoCD OpenBAO Prometheus etc. Inhouse developments are also common.

However as with a spaceship or aeroplane we dont just need mechanics with oil cans but also a team of engineers who continuously improve the overall process build new tools where necessary and provide the other teams with everything they need to do a good job. (such as customer support product developers or the operations teams).

The underlying idea and goal is to end up with a selfhealing desired state system that is controlled by GitOps and offers all products and components standardised processes and a reusable tool landscape.

Where necessary we help other teams with this transition including any containerisation immutable infrastructure idempotent interfaces etc. In the Platform Flight Engineering team you will find software development operations and infrastructure engineering. Our Flight Engineers will also regularly fly along in other teams in order to support their respective.

• Recruiting and Hiring.
• Team support talent development personnel management.
• Development management for internal tooling in consultation with stakeholders such as the architects.
• Product owner or maintainer for internal tools.
• Participation in the overall architecture.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of multiple platforms.
• Unification and optimization of these platforms and processes.

Qualifications

• Agile mindset experience with modern software development methods.
• Management experience ideally in both software development and IT platform operations.
• Sound knowledge of software development preferably with GoLang.
• Indepth knowledge of cloud environments and Kubernetes.
• Experience in operating IT platforms based on Linux and Kubernetes.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• German at B2 level.
• Enjoy supporting and caring for your own team.
• Show must go on mentality.

Note: At the end of the application process candidates must undergo a security check. Your consent will be requested in good time during the process.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trustbased working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers such as sports and health courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and mediumsized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio IONOS acts as a onestop shop for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and doityourself solutions from ecommerce to online marketing tools. In addition the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve.

We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of for example gender nationality ethnic or social origin religion disability age as well as sexual orientation and identity physical characteristics marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.