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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Axel Springer SE - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://career.axelspringer.com/de/job/aws-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience operating critical large-scale AWS environments, with broad knowledge of AWS technologies across areas such as compute, storage, networking, backup and recovery, and cloud security best practices * Deep experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CI/CD and automation practices, agile software delivery, and Platform Engineering concepts, ideally including the development of internal developer platforms * A strong sense of end-to-end ownership and the ability to reliably drive topics forward, even in complex environments * Clear and respectful communication skills, openness to feedback, and a collaborative mindset that supports knowledge sharing and continuous learning * A systems and product mindset with a strong focus on internal users and their needs * The ability to challenge existing solutions thoughtfully and make sound engineering trade-offs that balance quality, speed, and maintainability * Curiosity, forward-looking thinking, and a structured approach to discussions that helps drive continuous improvement As an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer, you build and evolve the foundation that enables our product teams to move fast, safely, and at scale. \n ## Description Was du bei uns bewegst: * Design, build, and continuously improve our internal developer platform on AWS using Terraform, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and developer experience * Automate infrastructure delivery through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Spacelift) and expand self-service capabilities for product teams * Own and evolve core platform components so teams can build, deploy, and operate services more autonomously * Review pull requests, share knowledge, and help maintain high engineering standards across the platform * Evaluate and introduce new AWS services, tools, and cloud-native patterns where they add clear value * Strengthen the platform's security, compliance, and resilience through clear standards, guardrails, and robust platform design * Work closely with product teams to understand their needs, remove bottlenecks in developer workflows, and translate those needs into scalable platform solutions Was du mitbringst: * Strong hands-on experience operating critical large-scale AWS environments, with broad knowledge of AWS technologies across areas such as compute, storage, networking, backup and recovery, and cloud security best practices * Deep experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CI/CD and automation practices, agile software delivery, and Platform Engineering concepts, ideally including the development of internal developer platforms * A strong sense of end-to-end ownership and the ability to reliably drive topics forward, even in complex environments * Clear and respectful communication skills, openness to feedback, and a collaborative mindset that supports knowledge sharing and continuous learning * A systems and product mindset with a strong focus on internal users and their needs * The ability to challenge existing solutions thoughtfully and make sound engineering trade-offs that balance quality, speed, and maintainability * Curiosity, forward-looking thinking, and a structured approach to discussions that helps drive continuous improvement ## Related Videos - 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