Kooku

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (f/d/m)

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About the role

Hivemind helps organizations solve complex challenges around AI, data, and digital transformation. As the company continues to grow internationally, Hivemind is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer.
Your Mission
Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong DevOps mindset and a passion for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)? Do you want to build scalable, secure infrastructure for real-world systems?
We’d love to meet you.
We actively encourage applications from non-males and other underrepresented groups.
Permanent position — no contractors
Our Focus
Data Engineering — real-time data platforms & pipelines
AI Systems — production-grade intelligent systems
Cloud Native Platforms — scalable, reliable infrastructure
Secure Infrastructure — security and resilience by design
Your Profile
Own cloud architectures end-to-end
Build scalable, secure infrastructure
Act as senior technical counterpart
Shape architecture and best practices
Mentor others (no forced management track)
Requirements
You Bring
Strong cloud/platform engineering experience
Hands-on with a hyperscaler
Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, OpenShift)
Terraform & multi-account setups
CI/CD & GitOps
Networking, observability, and security fundamentals
Experience building resilient systems
How You Work
Systems thinker, clear communicator
Fluent in English
Low-ego, collaborative mindset
Based in EU/EEA/U.K. (±3h CET)
You value kindness, respect, and work-life balance
Benefits
Hivemind is fully independent and owned by its directors. We have no external investors, which means no outside pressure on how we work, who we work with, or what we prioritize. You’ll work in small, cross-functional teams on real production systems—no silos, no endless maintenance.
Our Engineering Culture
Continuous refactoring & fast feedback
Functional Programming & XP practices
Strong DevOps ownership
Autonomy included:
No forced project assignments
No fixed tech stack
Freedom to choose better solutions
Benefits
100% remote (EU)
Flexible working hours (30–38h, 4-day possible)
Freedom to adjust working days and hours whenever life changes
30 days vacation + Christmas break
No overtime
Transparent & fair compensation
Salary (38h)
Mid: €75,228.28
Senior: €85,257.86
Equal pay (no negotiation, no bonuses)
Yearly salary increases (≥ inflation)
Clear promotion criteria & career paths
Part-time adjusted proportionally
Well-being & life support
Compassionate leave
Parental- and family-friendly environment
Work that genuinely fits around your life
Growth & development
Paid learning & conferences
Mentoring & feedback culture
Internal knowledge sharing
Time to explore new topics
Other Benefits
Choice of equipment (Mac/Linux)
Co-working budget (e.g. WeWork)
Cross-functional teams
Annual onsite in Berlin
No racism, sexism, or discrimination
Psychological safety and respect are non-negotiable
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (f/d/m) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Kooku?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Cloud and Infrastructure have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Cloud and Infrastructure.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (f/d/m) role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Cloud and Infrastructure, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Kooku needs from this hire.

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