__PAUL Tech AG__ is a technology leader in the real estate industry with the __mission__ to make buildings __carbon neutral__. Our proprietary technology, consisting of IoT-enabled hardware and AI-supported software, permanently optimizes water-bearing systems in buildings. This __reduces CO2 emissions__ and __energy costs__. Everyone benefits: owners, operators, occupants and the climate. At Paul, we are researchers, developers and practitioners with the __common goal__ of developing intelligent solutions for buildings to __combat climate change__.
Therefore we are __looking for you__ to drive our scaling as
Lead Cloud Engineer (m/f/d) in Mannheim
Core responsibilities
Cloud Cost Management & Optimization
* Develop and implement a __cloud cost strategy__ to optimize AWS expenses (e.g., rightsizing, reserved instances, spot instances, FinOps principles)
* Introduce automated monitoring and reporting tools for cost tracking (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, Kubecost)
* Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to plan and forecast cloud costs
CI/CD & Deployment Automation
* Own the scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD platform
* Support application and platform teams in setting up and maintaining deployment pipelines (e.g., using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, ArgoCD, Terraform)
* Implement __best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)__ and Continuous Deployment to accelerate release cycles
Platform Architecture & Scalability
* Ensure the architecture, availability, scalability, and security of the cloud platform
* Introduce and enhance observability, logging, and monitoring systems for a robust platform (e.g., using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, AWS CloudWatch)
* Ensure security and compliance standards in the cloud environment
Collaboration & Enablement
* Support all engineering teams in utilizing the cloud platform through best practices, training, and consulting
* Promote and implement self-service platforms for developers to improve productivity and efficiency
* Foster a DevOps and automation culture across the company
The skillset we are looking for
* Extensive experience in __managing__ and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure with a strong understanding of FinOps principles
* Deep knowledge of modern CI/CD technologies and expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
* Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, and ECS, along with observability and monitoring solutions
* Strong understanding of __security__ and compliance requirements in cloud infrastructure
* Analytical mindset with a focus on efficiency and cost control
* Strong communication skills to work across interdisciplinary teams
* Strategic vision to continuously evolve the cloud platform
* Ability to empower teams rather than creating central bottlenecks
What you can expect from us
* A meaningful job that contributes to global CO2 savings
* A __collegial__ working __atmosphere__ with short decision paths
* A __permanent contract__ with an above-average salary
* __30 days vacation__ per calendar year __plus__ 24.12. and 31.12. off
* Company __private health insurance__ and supplementary pension
* Company fitness subsidy in your region
* Regular company events to which you are very welcome
* Tram ticket as well as drinks and fruit in our offices
Die PAUL Tech AG ist Technologieführer der Immobilienwirtschaft mit der Mission Gebäude klimaneutral zu machen. Unsere selbst entwickelte Technologie, bestehend aus IoT-fähiger Hardware und KI-gestützter Software, optimiert dauerhaft die wasserführenden Systeme in Gebäuden. Das spart CO2-Emissionen und Energiekosten. Davon profitieren alle: Eigentümer, Betreiber, Bewohner und das Klima.