Platform Engineer - Freelance

Next Ventures — Germany · Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Contract Remote

Skills

Terraform Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code cloud migration monitoring and observability AWS CI/CD tools

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Summary

Join a major cloud transformation program as a freelance Platform Engineer. You will develop and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments using Terraform and Kubernetes, while building CI/CD pipelines and supporting container-based applications. Work remotely within Germany with a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Highlights

12-month freelance opportunity within Germany for a Platform Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud migration initiatives. Flexible remote work environment.

Description

We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to support a major cloud and infrastructure transformation programme. Contract details: • 12-month contract • Full-time assignment • Remote within Germany • German and English speaking • Freelance / B2B contract • Start date: ASAP Key responsibilities: • Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud platform environments • Develop reusable infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines • Support Kubernetes-based platforms and containerised applications • Improve platform automation, reliability and developer self-service • Implement monitoring, logging and observability solutions • Work closely with DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, security and application teams • Troubleshoot platform issues and perform root cause analysis • Support cloud migration and platform modernisation initiatives • Maintain technical documentation and platform standards Required experience: • Strong experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Cloud Engineer • Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS • Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure as Code knowledge • Strong Kubernetes and Docker experience • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps • Good knowledge of Linux, networking and cloud security • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or Dynatrace • Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell • Professional German and English language skills • Based in Germany and able to work on a freelance contract Please apply with your latest CV, availability and expected hour