Inkitt is hiring a
DevOps Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Inkitt, responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, monitoring, databases, security, and budgeting. Requirements include a CS degree and proficiency in specific tools and databases. Benefits include a 401k plan, health benefits, professional coaching, team-building events, access to the Galatea app, unlimited self-development books, charity donation, snacks and drinks, Class Pass membership for US based employees, gym access for Berlin employees, and dog/cat friendly offices.

Requirements

• CS degree or in a related field
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL database management
• Experience with Prometheus for robust monitoring and alerting
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and Kibana for efficient log analysis and visualization
• Expertise in Kubernetes or Nomad for container orchestration and deployment
• Experience with ClickHouse or other OLAP databases for real-time analytics and data warehousing
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS
• Proficiency in Redis for caching and in-memory data storage

Responsibilities

• Provide support and development for cloud infrastructure in GCP, AWS, and Hetzner, ensuring seamless operation and scalability
• Expand and maintain our Kubernetes and Nomad container orchestration infrastructure
• Implement robust monitoring and observability solutions for infrastructure and various backend applications, utilizing tools like Prometheus and Kibana
• Set up and maintain highly available databases, including PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and ClickHouse, to meet performance and reliability requirements
• Continuously enhance security measures across the infrastructure, implementing best practices and staying vigilant against potential threats
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage infrastructure budgeting, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness
• Strive to achieve near-perfect system uptime through proactive maintenance, performance tuning, and rapid incident response

Benefits

• 401k plan
• Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional coaching after two years with us
• Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
• Unlimited access to our Galatea app
• Unlimited budget for self-development books
• Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
• Snacks and drinks from our micro-kitchens
• Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
• Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco