Staff Software Engineer

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

IONOS Cloud is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Software Engineer (f/md) to join our Mitigation Workgroup team.

This is an opportunity to be a key contributor in building the foundation of Europe's leading data sovereign cloud provider. IONOS is committed to offering European businesses a reliable, secure, and privacy-focused alternative to non-European cloud providers, particularly amidst growing international trade tensions. We provide a full infrastructure stack, extended by a broad PaaS offering, ensuring our clients' data remains within European borders and under European regulations.

We need you: A passionate and experienced software engineer who possesses an intrinsic drive to write high-quality, production-ready code. We value experience gained in environments where the benefits of robust software practices have been witnessed firsthand. Strong expertise in Go/Golang and the ability to lead small software projects are essential.

You will be joining a dynamic and innovative team that thrives on pushing technological boundaries and delivering cutting-edge cloud products. We are an international team that breaks down silos, collaborating across departments to provide technical expertise and innovative solutions.

• Drive the development of cloud-native services on a modern open-source stack powered by Go (7+ years experience as Developer).
• Conceptualize and propose new services and products in a highly dynamic cloud environment, often navigating uncertainty and gathering requirements independently.
• Provide expert technical consultation to other developers and departments, addressing complex challenges and offering innovative solutions.
• Establish and maintain high-quality software workflows that enhance our CI/CD pipeline and ensure efficient delivery.
• Collaborate to continuously improve the quality, reliability, and performance of our services.
• Mentor and guide other developers on software projects, ensuring adherence to project goals and technical best practices.

• Proven ability to design, develop, test, and deploy mature, production-ready code, with significant expertise in Go.
• Extensive experience using Kubernetes not only for orchestration but also for developing and deploying custom controllers directly within the Kubernetes framework.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectively troubleshoot in production environments.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in German is highly advantageous for working with government clients.

Location: Berlin or Karlsruhe

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve. 

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.