Senior Site Reliability Engineer (m/w/d)

Who we are

We are Xempus, Germany's leading independent Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for the management and distribution of pension, life, and health insurance. Our mission is to make pension, life, and health insurance digital, understandable, efficient, and accessible for everyone. Since 2007, we have been driving the digitalization of the insurance industry. At Xempus, we believe that together we can make a difference—whether from our offices or from home. Join us to create a more secure future for everyone!

The role

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code and hybrid cloud environments. You will design and operate robust platforms for our SaaS offerings and lead initiatives shaping our infrastructure strategy. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring others, and driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, and evolve our hybrid cloud infrastructure focusing on scalability, resilience, and security
• Lead automation and hardening of environments using modern DevOps practices
• Own the development and operation of our platform, ensuring high availability and performance
• Drive improvements in operational processes and incident response
• Design and implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems focusing on symptoms, not just outages
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across the entire stack and guide root cause analysis
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles, with a proven track record of operating and scaling production systems in hybrid cloud environments
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, HashiCorp Vault, and MinIO in production environments
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
• Strong understanding of virtualization and networking (e.g., VMware, NSX-T, OpenStack)
• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or the Elastic Stack
• Ability to define and implement target architectures in dynamic, agile environments
• Solid grasp of IT security principles and experience working within ISO 27001 or similar frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why Xempus

• Join one of Europe's leading insurtechs as it enters its next growth phase
• Participate in one of the most generous employee stock option programs in the industry
• Attractive contribution to the company pension scheme
• Corporate health insurance with €600 reimbursement for medical and pharmacy costs per year
• Creative freedom and quick decision-making in a dynamic, innovative environment
• Work with a great team of colleagues with strong team spirit (company parties, charity events, etc.)
• Option for hybrid working—supporting family friendliness and flexibility. Find out more here.
• Personal & professional development opportunities: annual training budget, free courses, transparent career paths
• Health offerings such as bike leasing and EGYM Wellpass
• Modern offices in a central location with free drinks and fruit
• Option for unpaid extra holidays in addition to 30 days annual leave

Contact

Does that sound like your kind of job? Apply now! For questions or assistance with the application process, contact Marta Von Deimling at

We look forward to hearing from you!