Site Reliability Engineer

trivago N.V.

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Düsseldorf, Germany

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2 weeks ago

Estimated salary

€5,163 – €7,834per month

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Description

trivago is hiring a Mid-Level Site Reliability Engineer for its SRE Data Squad in Düsseldorf, responsible for keeping the company's data backbone running across 8 production Kafka clusters plus managed Flink, Cassandra, and Redis services. The role blends software engineering with operations: building monitoring and observability, automating repetitive work (including with AI-assisted tooling), and sharing an on-call rotation with protected recovery time. Infrastructure spans Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Compute Engine) and an on-premises datacenter managed with Rancher. Candidates need hands-on production Kubernetes and Kafka experience plus strong troubleshooting skills in distributed, data-intensive systems.

Requirements

Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production together with practical Kafka experience
Experience running infrastructure in both cloud and on-premises environments, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GKE and Compute Engine) and Rancher
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in distributed, data-intensive systems, moving from first symptom to root cause across multiple services
Comfortable setting priorities independently, including under incident pressure
Genuine learning mindset and performance mindset with determination to achieve ambitious goals

Languages

English

C2 · Fluent

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Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Real agency over technical decisions in small, autonomous teams with direct access to production

Dedicated learning opportunities: campus library, free online courses, technical meetups, internal guilds, architecture reviews, certifications, and hands-on experimentation time

Continuous deployment culture with short feedback loops, from idea to production in days

AI-native engineering environment with coding assistants and AI-powered workflows

Personalized coaching through Nilo, workshops, and conferences

Self-determined vacation with a minimum of 25 days, flexible working hours, up to 2 work-from-home days weekly

Remote work from within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year

Visa support, relocation package, interest-free newcomer loan, and free language classes

Daily canteen budget, on-site gym, sports classes, and Urban Sports Club membership

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax

Gross Salary

€77,976/year

€6,498/month

Total Deductions

€31,010

40% effective rate

Net Salary (Take Home)

€3,913/mo

€46,966/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€14,969

🏦 Pension Insurance€7,251

🏥 Health Insurance€6,103

🫶 Care Insurance€1,674

📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,013

🏠 Cost of Living in Düsseldorf

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)

€1150

Groceries

€300

Transport

€78

Utilities

€230

Internet

€38

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out

€15

Gym/Month

€45

Coffee

€4

Beer (0.5L)

€4

Cinema

€13

Monthly Net Salary:€3,913

Comfortable Living:€1,847

Monthly Savings:€2,066 (53%)

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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,066 monthly, which is €24,792 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Düsseldorf. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €77,982 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing

4-12 weeks

Visa fee

€100

Requirements

University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport

Recognised university degree

Employment contract or binding job offer

Proof of salary meeting threshold

Health insurance coverage

Biometric passport photo

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📍 Life in Düsseldorf

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Population

0.6M

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Quality of Life

8.0

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English Friendly

8.0

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Tech Scene

8.0

🌍

International

8.0

🚇

Public Transport

9.0

🚴

Bikeability

7.0

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Air Quality

6.0

🌳

Green Spaces

7.0

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Car Free

7.0

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About Düsseldorf

•International business hub
•Strong advertising and fashion industries

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Climate

•Temperate oceanic climate
•Mild winters
•Warm summers

❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C

☀️1600 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe
•Some pickpocketing in tourist areas

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•University hospital
•Many private clinics

Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0

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Culture

•Art galleries and museums
•Japanese cultural center

8.0

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Nightlife

•Famous Altstadt (longest bar in the world)
•Altbier culture

8.0

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Recreation

•Rhine promenade
•Parks and gardens

8.0

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Cost of Living

•Expensive city
•High rents in central areas

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1150

⚡ Utilities:€230

🛒 Groceries:€300

🍽️ Dining out:€17

Category:DevOps / SRE

Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Mid-level

Posted:2 weeks ago

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