Platform Engineer (m/f/x)

We are looking for a Platform Engineer (m/f/x) with a strong focus on security and reliability to help build and operate the infrastructure behind our trusted digital health products. You will design and maintain scalable, secure systems and CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating closely within cross-functional teams to embed DevSecOps best practices. This role involves driving platform compliance with DIGA and other regulatory frameworks, leading efforts in monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. You bring deep experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security in regulated environments—ideally healthcare.

Your Responsibilities

• You design, build, and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• You collaborate closely with our engineering team (using Django, React Native, and React) to embed security and reliability best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• You conduct regular system reliability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing
• You manage monitoring systems, incident response, and vulnerability management processes
• You ensure adherence to regulatory standards and certifications required under DIGA
• You provide technical leadership and guidance on infrastructure, security, and DevOps principles

Requirements

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or a similar role, ideally within healthcare or regulated industries
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Bitrise)
• Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory requirements (experience with DIGA strongly preferred, ISO 27001, BSI TR-03161)
• Expertise in system reliability engineering, security audits, and vulnerability management
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (Hetzner Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Python, especially Django, and familiarity with NodeJS/Typescript and React/React Native is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and a proactive, strategic mindset

Benefits

In return you will have

• 💸 Fair Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with regular reviews, plus the best equipment to help you do your best work
• 🫶 Great team spirit: Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary team and enjoy a friendly, collaborative working atmosphere— complete with regular team events
• 👨‍💻 Hybrid work setup: Whether you prefer working from home, remotely from elsewhere, or from our beautiful office in Berlin, the choice is yours. We support a truly flexible hybrid work model.
• 🏝️ 30 days off per year: We believe in the power of rest. That's why we offer 30 days off per year—including 4 company-wide mental health days on top of 26 vacation days
• 🦉Flexible working hours: Early bird or night owl? Work the hours that suit you best
• 🚀 Real Impact: Your work matters. You'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of our company and product

About Cara Care

Cara Care is a digital health company on a mission to bring holistic, science-backed support to people with digestive issues. Through our app, individuals can identify symptom triggers, receive personalized recommendations, and access digital therapeutic programs for:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Cara Care for IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Cara Care for IBD)
• Heartburn (Cara Care for Heartburn)

Our IBS program is officially approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as a reimbursable digital health application (DiGA)—a first in its field.

Backed by Bayer

We're proud to share that Cara Care has recently joined the Bayer Group, a move that strengthens our mission and enables us to scale our impact even further. With Bayer's global healthcare expertise and our innovative digital approach, we're poised to redefine care for digestive health.

What It's Like To Work With Us

At Cara Care, you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team of doctors, designers, engineers, and creatives who are deeply passionate about improving lives. We're inspired by our patients and driven by real-world impact. We move fast, collaborate closely, and never lose sight of the importance of well-being—both for our users and ourselves.

Diversity Matters to Us

We believe that diverse teams build better products. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone—regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

We know that applying for a new job is a big step, and we genuinely appreciate your time and effort. We're excited to get to know you!