Senior DevOps Cloud Engineer

Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you’re a good match!

Your territory

As part of our innovative Software Development team, you will:

• Design, operate, and optimize highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS-based infrastructure
• Define and manage cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code tools like AWS CDK and CloudFormation
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Bitbucket Pipelines
• Elevate practices to achieve best-in-class operational excellence by continuously optimizing how Tractive’s systems are operated
• Implement security best practices in cloud environments, network security, and data protection
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using AWS ECS, Docker Swarm, and similar technologies
• Mentor engineers, foster knowledge-sharing, and contribute to strategic initiatives
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to maintain system reliability
• Bring in fresh ideas to make Tractive better – you’ll never hear the phrase, “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show potential, and attend workshops that help get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering, ideally in a high-scale SaaS environment
• Background in software engineering with knowledge of distributed systems, algorithms, and data stores
• Significant experience with AWS or other cloud providers like Azure or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CDK, Ansible, or Terraform
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Bitbucket Pipelines
• Extensive experience with observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or New Relic
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including identity and access management, networking, and encryption
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex distributed systems
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Valid Austrian work permit
• We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement – we value potential and enthusiasm and want to get to know you

Does this sound like you?

• Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex challenges
• A proactive and hands-on approach to driving initiatives forward
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring others
• Excited by the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Salary rangeJust so you know what to expect: For this position, we offer a competitive overpayment based on qualification and experience. Annual gross salary starts at € 75.000 full-time. At Tractive, that means a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend. If you bring relevant experience in many of the fields of responsibility, the salary will be considerably higher.