Senior Platform Engineer (100% Remote)

neoBIM GmbH·Remote(Karlsruhe)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As remote work continues to reshape the tech industry, the demand for skilled platform engineers has surged. With the global cloud infrastructure market projected to reach $445 billion by 2027, companies like neoBIM are at the forefront of this shift. neoBIM's innovative use of AI-powered Building Information Modeling is transforming the construction industry, and they're seeking a seasoned platform engineer to propel their infrastructure forward. Candidates with a strong background in cloud architecture, networking, and security will be well-positioned for this role. Before applying, it's essential to understand the current remote job market, where skills like infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and observability are highly prized.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Platform Engineer position at neoBIM is a high-impact role that requires a unique blend of technical expertise, collaboration, and strategic thinking. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for shaping the company's infrastructure, improving system reliability, and driving the release cadence of neoBIM's AI-powered Building Information Modeling platform. Your day-to-day work will involve designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD workflows, and ensuring the security and observability of neoBIM's systems.

The engineering team at neoBIM is a collaborative and performance-oriented group, and you will be working closely with them to guide and support the development of the company's platform. Your expertise in cloud architecture, networking, and security will be essential in helping the team navigate the complexities of cloud infrastructure and ensuring that neoBIM's systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.

neoBIM's mission is to make Building Information Modeling smarter, faster, and more collaborative, and the Senior Platform Engineer role is a critical part of achieving this goal. As a company, neoBIM values innovation, flexibility, and teamwork, and they are committed to creating a work environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

What You Will Do

  • Provision and manage cloud infrastructure reproducibly using infrastructure as code tools like Terraform
  • Design and maintain CI/CD workflows, including Git-based workflows and GitHub Actions
  • Implement and manage observability, monitoring, and alerting using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
  • Shape vulnerability scanning, dependency management, and system hardening
  • Administer Linux systems, including shell scripting, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to guide and support the development of neoBIM's platform
  • Improve system reliability, security, and deployment workflows
  • Develop and maintain well-documented, maintainable, and consistent infrastructure across a growing product portfolio
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for cloud security and infrastructure management
  • Participate in incident response and troubleshooting activities
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure management

What We Are Looking For

  • In-depth experience with one or more major cloud providers, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security, with experience designing and operating production systems
  • Experience deploying and operating managed relational, non-relational, and vector databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL via Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Weaviate, or Milvus
  • Experience with modern authentication and identity tooling, including managed platforms such as Auth0, Clerk, and Zitadel
  • Familiarity with modern managed platform services such as Vercel, Neon, and related developer infrastructure tools
  • A strong operational mindset, with experience improving reliability, security, monitoring, deployment workflows, and incident response
  • Good judgment about when to use managed services and when to bring more infrastructure under direct control within a major cloud provider
  • Strong experience with infrastructure as code tooling, and a clear sense of how to keep infrastructure maintainable, consistent, and well-structured across a growing product portfolio
  • Clear communication and documentation skills, and a pragmatic approach to deciding when to improve or extend existing systems versus undertaking a ground-up rebuild
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL administration, optimization, backup and restore, and high-availability setups
  • Experience working with monorepos and build orchestration tools such as Turborepo
  • Experience with secrets management tooling, such as AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or GitHub/GitLab secrets management
  • Ability to read and understand TypeScript in order to support application teams effectively
  • Experience integrating infrastructure alerts, deployment notifications, and operational workflows into Slack
  • Familiarity with modern engineering workflow tools such as Jira, Linear, GitLab, or similar

Benefits and Perks

  • Attractive compensation and growth path
  • Strategic ownership of high-impact AI initiatives
  • Access to world-class infrastructure and tools
  • A culture of deep tech and real-world application
  • Flexibility with remote-first work environment and a great team that shapes the future
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off

How to Stand Out

  • When applying for this role, be sure to highlight your experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and observability, as well as your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • To stand out as a candidate, consider creating a portfolio that showcases your experience with infrastructure as code, automation, and security.
  • During the interview process, be prepared to discuss your approach to system design, scalability, and reliability, as well as your experience with agile development methodologies.
  • If you have experience working with AI-powered platforms or Building Information Modeling, be sure to emphasize this in your application, as it will be highly relevant to the role.
  • When negotiating salary, consider the company's attractive compensation and growth path, as well as the benefits of working in a remote-first environment.
  • Be aware of the company's commitment to innovation and flexibility, and be prepared to discuss your own approach to adapting to changing technical requirements and priorities.
  • As you prepare for the role, consider brushing up on your skills in areas such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Prometheus, as these will be essential tools in the position.

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