Senior DevOps Engineer

Location : 100% remote (with significant crossover with CET)

Classification : Full-time, 30-40 hours a week

Pay Range : 80,000€ to 110,000€

About Miaplaza

Miaplaza is dedicated to making education engaging and accessible through innovative online learning platforms. We develop cutting-edge technology to support personalised learning experiences for students, helping them grow in a supportive and interactive environment. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a  Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team and ensure our infrastructure's efficiency, security, and reliability

Role Overview

As a  Senior DevOps Engineer , you will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure for our educational platforms. You will work closely with software engineers to optimise CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and enhance system reliability. Your expertise in cloud services, containerisation, and automation will be key to driving operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure focusing on scalability, performance, and security

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software development and deployment

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment

• Monitor system performance and security, responding proactively to incidents and optimizing resource utilisation

• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters, containerised applications, and microservices architecture

• Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and uptime

• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate DevOps best practices into the development lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best access control and data protection practices

• Research and introduce new DevOps tools and methodologies to enhance system reliability and developer productivity

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or a related role

• Expertise in GCP 

• Extensive experience with Kubernetes

• Extensive experience with Linux system administration and networking

• Experience managing PostgreSQL installations

• Strong experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, Circle CI, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar)

• Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages

• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and system administration

• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise system performance

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice to Haves

• BSc in Computer Science or similar

• Experience with GKE

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar)

• Experience with C#/.NET

• Experience with Entra or alternative SSO solutions

• Experience or passion for education

Soft skills

• An inspiring leader and mentor to junior engineers

• An independent thinker & problem solver

• An action-oriented self-starter

• A team player

• Open to feedback

• A strong and proactive communicator

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected starting pay range is 80,000€ - 110,000€/year . Miaplaza’s compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity

- You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!

- Learn more by visiting our tech careers page !

Why is this position open?

We're expanding! Multiple positions are open across departments as we grow and enhance our educational content offerings. 

Ready to apply?

Join our team at Miaplaza! Start by submitting your application and resume. Our hiring process involves an assessment followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.

We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. As an equal-opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or arrest/conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

Need accommodations during the application process? Simply let us know before your assessment. We'll work with you to provide any necessary adjustments, including alternate versions of the assessment or assignment based on your needs.

About Miaplaza

Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! Our K-8 platforms include  Miacademy ,  Always Icecream , and  Clever Dragons , and our 9-12 options include  MiaPrep and  MiaPrep Online High School . Our student base is rapidly growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions across several departments! Our expansion stems from our commitment to providing exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities. 

Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.