Senior Platform Engineer

About us

DeepSea was founded to bring the latest AI technology to make the world of shipping leaner, greener, and better connected. Our cloud platforms harness deep learning models trained on real-time data to enable our customers to optimise the routes, speeds, operation, and maintenance of their vessels, saving fuel, money, time and reducing environmental impact. DeepSea talent is spread across Greece, the United Kingdom, Romania, Thailand and Japan and we are growing quickly.

We are a scale-up company - meaning you will be bringing us to the next level and deliver a tangible contribution to a more sustainable shipping world. There is no complex hierarchy nor long approval processes. We just deliver. You will be joining a company with highly skilled and smart people who love solving complex problems.

Role Description 

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer to strengthen our team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern platform engineering practices, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, streamline operations, and drive innovation in our platform.

Our products are used by shipping company engineers and captains to optimise the technical operations and navigation of their vessels based on our in-house developed AI and optimisation algorithms. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native platforms and infrastructure.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, orchestration, and configuration using Terraform, Crossplane, and Kubernetes.

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable software delivery.

• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance, embedding best practices into infrastructure and automation.

• Monitor and troubleshoot platform performance, proactively addressing incidents and ensuring high availability.

• Adapt to evolving business needs, rapidly responding to changes and scaling infrastructure as required.

• Own technical incidents under pressure, providing expert support and root cause resolution.

• Document architectures, workflows, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.

Must have:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer, or similar role.

• Strong programming skills in Golang (preferred), Java, or TypeScript.

• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Crossplane, or Pulumi.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystems.

• Advanced CI/CD expertise, including Tekton, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

• Observability & Monitoring: Experience with Grafana, Jaeger, Loki, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, or similar tools.

• Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), enabling self-service infrastructure and developer productivity.

• Strong scripting & automation skills (Bash, IaC tools, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working under pressure and adapting to changing requirements.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

• Active GitHub profile with meaningful contributions to open-source projects, personal projects, or tech blogs.

• Ability to complete mini-projects, demos, or proof-of-concepts (PoCs) as part of the interview process.

• Contributions to the Kubernetes ecosystem, CNCF projects, or participation in KubeCon and other cloud-native events.

• Experience with emerging cloud-native technologies and a passion for continuous learning.

What we offer

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering results and continuous improvement while disrupting the industry, and will also receive:

• Competitive remuneration package: Skill & experience-based salary and eligibility for additional employee benefits.

• Health Package: Private health insurance coverage and mental health - therapist benefit

• Tech Equipment Package: Laptop and other policy-based equipment

• Paid leaves:  emergency and medical leaves.

• Learning and Development Package: Access to courses platform and eligibility for seminars, conferences and workshops

• Remote Flexibility: Great office space in the heart of Athens and remote or hybrid option.

DeepSea, we are looking for people who share our values and are aligned with our mission. It is important to us to ensure that no-one who is eager and capable of contributing constructively to our team is excluded because of ethnic or social origin, gender or sexuality, age or family status, disability or medical conditions etc. Diversity is well-proven to be a vital characteristic of teams that succeed, so we do everything we can to make our environment welcoming and safe for everyone.

Data Privacy

The company ensures that the personal data of candidates is handled with care and in compliance with GDPR regulations. Your personal data will be stored securely and only for the duration necessary under the law. If the recruitment process is unsuccessful, your data will be retained for 5 (five) years to consider you for future opportunities. After this period, your data will be deleted or destroyed. In case you do not wish for the company to keep your CV and personal data, please send an e-mail to dpo@deepsea.ai.