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Site Reliability Engineer - Observability and Databases

Remote, Spain, Germany or Remote in EU, Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Exoscale

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote, with limits
Contract: Full-time
English: Required

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Ideal candidates are

Proficient with Mimir/Prometheus and VictoriaMetrics vmagent ( or equivalent )
Experienced with Linux and have a deep understanding of systems administration.
Experienced with Kubernetes and deployment of applications
Proficient in Go programming language and understands distributed systems principles
Knowledgeable with MariaDB, Kafka, Cassandra, FoundationDB or ClickHouse
Skilled in configuration management and managing large-scale infrastructure.
Passionate about automation. Looking for ways to optimize workflows and reduce manual effort.
Team players who thrive in a distributed team environment.
Curious, autonomous, and eager to learn new technologies every day.
Strong communicators in English, both written and spoken.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer

Flexible working hours and working from home.
Autonomous working conditions with a lot of freedom to create.
Modern working atmosphere and centrally located office with great public transport connection
Team events as well as training and further education.

The role

Exoscale is the leading Swiss/European cloud service provider.

With services covering the full cloud infrastructure spectrum - from fast deploying virtual machines to S3 compatible object storage - Exoscale provides a simple and scalable experience in order to let its clients focus on their core business.

Join a dynamic working environment with a cutting-edge distributed team based in Lausanne. Exoscale strives to create an environment with great working conditions and welcomes diverse applicants.

As part of its ongoing efforts to grow its infrastructure footprint Exoscale is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer.

The site reliability engineer plays a critical role in ensuring constant availability of the Exoscale platform. The engineering team at Exoscale works on all aspects from designing & developing products, to their operation and support.

With an expanding customer base and new products to further advance Exoscale's product portfolio, site reliability engineers build and maintain a wide range of technologies. As users of Exoscale itself, site reliability engineers also take active part in improving products.

This position focuses on designing, developing and maintaining Exoscale's visibility platform and helps maintain our database platforms.

What you'll do

Some of the challenges you will be working on

Maintain, optimize and evolve our visibility stack, including VictoriaMetrics vmagent, Mimir.
Designing a scalable platform is a must.
Take part in automation and orchestration efforts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
Improve processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability of our infrastructure.
Join the on-call rotation after completing a training period.
Help also in maintaining our databases platforms ( MariaDB, Cassandra, FoundationDB, ClickHouse)

How you'll work

Location: Spain, Germany or Remote in EU

About Exoscale

Exoscale is a Swiss cloud computing company that provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions, including cloud compute, storage, and networking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Exoscale operates a network of data centers across Europe and is known for its simple, developer-friendly cloud platform. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to enterprises, and is recognized in the European cloud market for its performance and ease of use.

Exoscale has a growing presence in Spain, with open roles for Site Reliability Engineers and Software Engineers based in Spain, indicating an expansion of its engineering and operations teams in the region. The company emphasizes a remote-friendly and collaborative work culture, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation. For international professionals, Exoscale offers the opportunity to work with a modern cloud infrastructure stack, contribute to core platform development, and be part of a dynamic, European-focused tech company.

Founded: 2011
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland

Good to know if you are moving

Exoscale is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, but the open roles in Spain are remote-friendly, allowing international professionals to work from Spain.
The company offers a modern cloud infrastructure environment, with opportunities to work on core compute and network systems.
Exoscale is known for its flat hierarchy and engineering-driven culture, which can be appealing for professionals seeking a collaborative environment.
The company has a strong focus on open-source technologies and contributes to the cloud community, providing a learning-rich environment.
As a Swiss company, Exoscale may offer competitive compensation and benefits, though specifics for Spain-based roles should be confirmed during the hiring process.