Think-it

Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Think-it

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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About the role

  • Own and evolve Think-it's cloud and platform infrastructure.
  • Build organisational capability, not dependency.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate needs into infrastructure solutions.
  • Identify gaps and drive solutions.
  • Keep the lights on whilst building forward.
  • Invest in your own growth (20% time).

Requirements

  • You have deep expertise in cloud and platform engineering.
  • You've built and operated production systems on AWS.
  • You know Kubernetes beyond kubectl apply - you can deploy, debug, secure, and optimise clusters, and teach others to do the same.
  • You're proficient with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar).
  • You understand observability, security practices, cost optimisation, and the operational realities of keeping services running.
  • Whether it's a CLI tool, a deployment pipeline, an internal platform, or API design - you believe the tools engineers use daily should be well-crafted, intuitive, and reduce friction.
  • You've driven change beyond your immediate team.
  • You've introduced practices, improved processes, or influenced architectural decisions across multiple teams.
  • You communicate clearly and teach effectively.
  • You explain complex infrastructure concepts to non-technical stakeholders without dumbing things down.
  • You take initiative and own outcomes.
  • You see problems and solve them without waiting for a ticket.
  • You balance technical excellence with practical constraints.
  • You work well with distributed, international teams.
  • You're genuinely aligned with Think-it's mission.
  • You have professional fluency in English (written and verbal) for international collaboration.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Autonomous, remote-friendly culture where you're trusted to do exceptional work
  • Direct partnership with CTO and Engineering Manager Lead to shape the organisation
  • 20% dedicated time for learning and development
  • Personal L&D budget
  • Free weekly team lunches when co-located
  • Team activities, retreats, and reflections
  • Globally conscious culture invested in ethical technology
  • Peer-to-peer learning within a community that values knowledge sharing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud engineeringplatform engineeringAWSKubernetesinfrastructure-as-codeTerraformPulumiobservabilitysecurity practicescost optimisation
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementcommunicationteachinginitiativeproblem-solvingcollaborationprocess improvementinfluencingtechnical excellenceadaptability