Site Reliability Engineer - Working Student

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! Our leading metasearch engine is super fast and constantly optimized - enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites and find great deals in just a few clicks. We use cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques with petabytes of data to create an experience - time and money saved! In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. At trivago you will find those who aren’t afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

Join us in making a difference

In a time when the travel industry is drastically changing, we have the opportunity to help trivago's Infrastructure Operations Support and Development Team (IOSDT). Our focus is on delivering dependable infrastructure and monitoring solutions for critical systems while also developing innovative products that align with our users' evolving expectations and needs.

We will use our top strengths to our advantage: our ability to adapt quickly and focus on what’s important. 

Are you ready to gain work experience while studying? Join us in learning what it feels like to take responsibility in a fun and inspiring work environment. We are looking forward to your application!

How you’ll make an impact:

• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance development capabilities.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality and documentation.

• Share insights from your academic learning, and support peers by bringing fresh perspectives to the team.

• Learn and assist in maintaining and troubleshooting system reliability and performance

• Support the team in monitoring and improving infrastructure operations

• Collaborate on automation projects to reduce manual operations

• Help implement and maintain Kubernetes clusters and service deployments

• Participate in the analysis and resolution of technical issues

• Contribute to documentation and process improvements

What you'll gain: 

• Experience in large, real-life projects 

• Mentorship from our highly talented engineers

• A network of contacts in the tech industry

What you'll need to thrive:

• Fluency in English

• Part-time (Working Student), Enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (must maintain student status).

• Tech Foundations: Understanding of software development fundamentals and version control, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with at least one modern language (e.g., TS, JS, Go, C#).

• Basic knowledge of Linux systems and networking concepts.

• Basic understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and deployments.

• Cloud and Container Basics: Interest or initial exposure to cloud services and containerization (e.g., Docker).

• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Methodical approach and eagerness to learn.

• Comfortable in a team setting, seeking feedback, and asking questions.

Stand out with:

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

• Contributions to open-source projects or relevant coursework

Worried about missing a few requirements? Still apply, and express your motivation as you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

What you can look forward to:

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Nilo, and free German language classes. You’ll have access to workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and a fully-equipped campus library. We also organize regular team and company-wide events so you can build experiences with us.

Life happens.

We offer paid vacation days during your employment, flexible working hours, 1 WFH day weekly, and the chance to work remotely for selected days abroad. 

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, stay healthy with our on-site gym and sports classes, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

Recruiting process for this role:

• One-way video interview
• Introduction call with the hiring manager
• Technical interview with the team

Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at joinus@trivago.com. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!

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