We’re looking for a Medior Cloud Engineer to strengthen our DevOps and infrastructure capabilities and help us run a highly scalable, secure, and reliable cloud platform used by millions of users worldwide.
In this role, you’ll work at the heart of our engineering organization - building, automating, and operating cloud infrastructure that powers Whalebone’s cybersecurity products across multiple cloud providers.
Protecting one billion people from cyber threats? If you find this proposition more exciting than scary, come on board and grow with us.
Whalebone is a global cybersecurity company delivering DNS-level protection for telcos, ISPs, enterprises, public institutions, and governments. Our solutions protect users from malware, phishing, ransomware, and other online threats - without requiring them to install anything.
We’re headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, serve 400+ customers globally, and were ranked 22nd in Deloitte’s Fastest Growing Companies in Central Europe.
Apply now and help us protect the online world around us!
Responsibilities
- Build, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure for Whalebone’s core cybersecurity platform
- Operate and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker
- Design and implement solutions using CNCF tools (Prometheus, Argo, Helm) and technologies from vendors such as HashiCorp and Elastic
- Deploy and operate systems across multiple cloud providers (mainly GCP), with a strong focus on portability and vendor independence
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot production issues using Grafana, Prometheus, and related observability tools
- Collaborate closely with backend engineers to ensure reliable delivery for global customers
- Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous infrastructure improvement
Requirements
- Strong Linux background and solid understanding of system internals
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (or OpenShift) in production environments
- Proven experience in a Cloud Engineer / DevOps / SRE role
- Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python)
- Good understanding of monitoring, observability, and CI/CD principles
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-growing environment
Nice to have
- Knowledge of computer networking, especially DNS
- Experience with CNCF projects, HashiCorp tools, Elastic, or ClickHouse
- Experience operating systems at scale or in security-sensitive environments
Why work with us?
- Meaningful job helping the company scale and shape a brand-new role
- 20+5 vacation days, a rewarding financial package, performance bonuses, and the option to choose ESOP as a benefit
- Office-based company culture with home office options, up to 4 sick days annually based on your selected working setup, and up to two weeks of Work From Anywhere each year
- You will be supported to learn, grow, and gain new experiences with us
- Regular events & teambuildings – grill, enjoy pub quizzes, or have breakfast with us
- Your opinion will matter to us – discuss your ideas and feedback directly with the CEO or CTO if you feel they should hear them
- Mobile phone tariff available for friends and family members
- Access to the ALZA special benefits program
- Multisport Card available through the company program
- 15% discount on all coffee products on the Coffeespot e-shop
- Access to wellbeing support through Hedepy
Position details
- Team: Engineering
- Work setup: On-site, Hybrid
- Location: Jezuitská 14/13, Brno, Czech Republic
- Job type: Full-time
