DevOps Engineer (w/m/d) - Google Cloud Platform - smartclip Europe GmbH

We use AI to accelerate - not to replace thinking.
We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.
Fast where it makes sense. Careful where it matters.
Activities

• Build and evolve our developer platforms to enable fast feedback, high quality, and maximum flexibility.
• Design and automate developer platforms that empower teams to move fast and ship with confidence
• Integrate modern tools into CI/CD pipelines - always with a focus on functional safety and reliability
• Take ownership of our GKE / Kubernetes infrastructure on Google Cloud - and actively shape it
• Harden systems proactively through strong security engineering - don't wait for a pen test to find issues
• Continuously improve our platform to make development faster, safer, and more scalable

Requirements
Bring deep expertise in DevOps - and take full ownership of the systems you work on.
Must-have:

• Bring 5+ years of DevOps engineering experience - as a builder, not an observer
• Be an expert in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and confidently work with Kubernetes and Linux
• Use Infrastructure as Code, Docker/CRI-O, and shell scripting as part of your daily toolkit
• Own your stack end-to-end - no handovers, no ticket ping-pong, no excuses

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with tools like Graylog, Grafana, Prometheus, Python, or Jenkins
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or AWS

Team

• Ownership over tickets: You're trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks. No unnecessary bureaucracy, no micromanagement - we rely on you to take things forward.
• Build > Talk: We test what works - not what sounds good. Fail fast, learn faster.
• High standards, low ego: We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Direct feedback, honest collaboration, no drama.
• Stay sharp: Hackathons, conferences, community - we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge.
• And yes - the fundamentals are covered too: 30 days of vacation + Dec 24 & 31 off, Smart Fridays (4 days week possible), mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad), sports & health offerings, mental health support, corporate benefits, RTL+ access, and more.

Application Process

1. A quick intro call with Sarah (Head of Talent Acquisition @smartclip)
2. Video call with your future manager and a teammate - real talk, no script
3. Meet us in Berlin: hands-on case study, coding challenge (pair programming), or a role play - depending on the role
4. Prompt, honest feedback from Sarah - no ghosting, we promise

About the Company
About smartclip
smartclip is the adtech development unit of RTL Group - Europe's leading free-to-air broadcaster group. Our proprietary advertising technology is custom-built for the needs of European broadcasters and publishers - enabling media owners to implement smarter monetisation strategies. We are committed to delivering the most innovative ad experiences spanning in-stream, out-stream, addressable TV, connected TV, audio, and gaming - ultimately empowering brands with true cross-screen storytelling opportunities on all devices.
For more information: Please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.