Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems and Bash scripting., Experience with cloud architecture, particularly AWS or similar platforms., Expertise in containerization using Docker and orchestration with Docker Compose., Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or TypeScript..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and optimize Xayn’s cloud infrastructure for efficiency and cost control.

Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.

Set up and maintain monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance.

Collaborate with development teams to automate deployment processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Job description

The AI startup Xayn develops Noxtua, Europe’s first sovereign Legal AI. Noxtua helps lawyers analyze and draft legal documents and research legal questions while being legally competent and compliant. Hosted in the EU, Noxtua meets high standards of confidentiality in handling client data, professional secrecy (e.g. Section 203 German Criminal Code, Section 43e German Federal Code for Lawyers), and European data protection. Noxtua is powered by specialized proprietary AI models. The models are trained with high-quality legal data provided by the Legal AI Alliance which the tech startup Xayn initiated with the international business law firm CMS. This makes Noxtua the secure, independent, and specialized European Legal AI.

The Berlin-based AI company Xayn was born out of research at Oxford University and Imperial College London by Dr Leif-Nissen Lundbæk and Professor Michael Huth. Founded in 2017, Xayn’s academic vision remains, with a workforce comprised of approx. 30% PhDs. The startup has received investment funding of 19.5 million EURO from Global Brain Corporation, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Earlybird, and Dominik Schiener.

Your Mission

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing Xayn’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. You’ll work closely with development and AI teams to automate deployments, enhance monitoring, and drive infrastructure as code best practices, enabling seamless operations for Xayn’s Legal AI solutions.

Your Team

Your Tech team consists of around 10 individuals who work remotely or at the office in Berlin city center. Besides the development team, Xayn's technical lead and an external consultant team handle various tasks related to providing Xayn's development team with the necessary technical environment, ensuring the smooth operation and scalability of Xayn's AI applications.

Your Hiring Manager

Simon is heading the Tech Team (Development, Infrastructure). With more than 15 years of experience in software development, he is an advocate for product driven development, solving real life problems.

Your Tasks

Manage and optimize Xayn’s infrastructure, ensuring efficient architecture, operation, and cost control
Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting tools like Prometheus, ensuring system reliability and performance
Create and manage Bash scripts to automate key operational processes and improve efficiency
Deploy, manage, and optimize applications running on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab to streamline deployments
Collaborate with development teams to automate deployment processes and enhance operational efficiency
Support teams with expertise in Docker and Docker Compose, optimizing containerized environments
Work closely with the AI team to implement technical solutions that support AI-driven workloads
Set up and manage large-scale AI-related workloads and machines using Ansible to ensure seamless execution and performance

Our Tech Stack

Server: e.g. Linux
Cloud: AWS, OpenStack compatible Cloud (OTC Open Telekom Cloud)
Monitoring: Prometheus
Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes
IaaS Tools: Terraform
Programming Languages: Rust, TypeScript, Bash & Python
Ticket System: Atlassian JIRA
Repository: Github
CI/CD System: GitHub Actions
Documentation: Confluence
Office Application: MS365

Requirements

Work permit: EU

Language: English (fluent)

Linux Expertise: Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems and Bash scripting

Networking Skills: Experience in setting up and configuring networks, including DNS and OSI models

Cloud Architecture: Proven track record in designing, developing, testing, and operating cloud-based architectures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, OTC)

Monitoring & Observability: Ability to set up and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AWS Cloud Insights), aggregate relevant data, visualize insights, and derive actions

Infrastructure as Code: Strong focus on automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation