Germany onlyOnline misinformation, hate speech, child endangerment, and extreme violence are some of the world's most critical and complex problems. Trust Lab is a fast-growing, VC-backed startup, founded by ex-Google, TikTok and Reddit executives determined to use software engineering, ML, and data science to tackle these challenges and make the internet healthier and safer for everyone.
If you’re interested in working with the world’s largest social media companies and online platforms, and building technologies to mitigate these issues, you’ve come to the right place. We are a small, global, mostly remote team and you can be based in Berlin, Germany or Ankara, Turkey.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a DevOps Engineer at TrustLab.
As a key contributor to our dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues to transform business requirements into innovative technical solutions, ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of our systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy CI/CD pipelines on AWS in serveless (Lambda) and Kubernetes environments (our backends and data pipelines are mostly written in Python, and Web application frontends are authored using React, Javascript and Typescript)
- Patch and upgrade Python and Javascript code to remediate security vulnerabilities discovered by tooling such as AWS Inspector (we use Terraform and Terragrunt for IAC, and Bazel and Github actions for build and deployment)
- Develop intimate familiarity with these systems and work closely with developers to add new features as needed, or otherwise keep them running smoothly
- Work in multi-account AWS setups and able to create Terraform code to deploy applications across multiple AWS accounts
- Help with IT administration, compliance, and security-related tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- A technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in software development.
- 5+ years of professional DevOps experience within the industry.
- Proficiency in AWS, Python scripting, Terraform, Serverless Systems, and Linux.
- Proven experience in developing scalable backend systems, we mainly use Python but your experience may vary.
- Knowledge of developing systems in cloud environments, such as AWS or similar cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with various database technologies/practices, including SQL, NoSQL, Event-driven/Asynchronous Processing, RDBMS, and Data Warehousing.
- Understanding of common DevOps patterns and tools used in cloud environments (collaboration with DevOps engineers will be part of your role).
- High-level project management skills and experience using tools like Jira for effective project tracking.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or passion for Trust and Safety.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and related tools.
- Knowledge of serverless computing and its implementation in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with machine learning or AI technologies and their integration into backend systems.
Opportunities and Perks
- Competitive total compensation package with stock options at a rapidly growing Series A, VC-backed startup.
- Remote-first, with the ability to work anywhere, with occasional meetups in Berlin and Ankara (depending on your country).
- Work from home office support to create the perfect at-home setup.
- Individual wellness stipend.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Influence new product direction from idea to commercialization.
- Help develop critical tech to solve one of the 21st century’s trickiest societal problems.
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