Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer in Portugal. Help build a global, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure using Kubernetes in AWS. Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators and cloud-native automation. Build tools enabling autonomous cloud resource management for engineering teams. Ensure security and compliance through secure product delivery and DevSecOps. Improve observability, reliability, and cost awareness. Support engineering teams in tool usage and contribute to documentation and best practices. Live the Wellhub mission by prioritizing well-being and creating a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Proven technical experience with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, and software engineering
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem
• Solid knowledge of observability systems
• Experience with operator-managed Infrastructure as Code, preferably crossplane or Kubernetes Operators
• Ability to write software for production environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven experience in identifying solutions for complex problems
• Collaboration and learning-driven mindset
• CNCF Kubernetes Certifications (e.g. CKA, CKS, or CKAD)
• AWS Certifications
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Help to build a global, secure, scalable, and cost-effective Cloud platform using Kubernetes in AWS
• Develop and evolve Kubernetes operators and other cloud-native automation in Kubernetes
• Build products and tools enabling engineering teams to create and maintain their cloud resources autonomously
• Help to ensure security and compliance by delivering secure products and implementing DevSecOps integrations
• Improve observability, reliability, and cost awareness
• Support engineering teams in the products and tools usage
• Build and maintain a modern CI/CD set of tools and services
• Keep all the Kubernetes clusters highly available and reliable
• Contribute to our product documentation (e.g. user guide, configurations, operations, and troubleshooting procedures)
• Participate in the definition of standards, RFCs (Request for Comments), guidelines and best practices
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own well-being and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications

• Change and improve things
• Solving complex problems gracefully
• Reading and writing good documentation
• Stay current on industry-leading practices and technologies
• Building something that you are proud of and would like to work with

Benefits

• WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted
• FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home. Our offices are in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and the UK. You can work from any office or remotely based in any of these countries
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We understand that together, Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!)
• PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development
• CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day. Find more info on our careers page !