Mid DevOps Engineer
If you haven't considered renting a camper to hit the open road and explore the world on your own terms, then you definitely need to know Roadsurfer! 🌍🚐
Since 2016, Roadsurfer has been redefining what it means to travel with total freedom. With over 70 locations across 16 countries and a fleet of more than 7,000 campers, they’re not just in the business of renting out campervans—they’re crafting the ultimate outdoor experience for adventure lovers. Whether you’re cruising through the heart of Europe or tackling the iconic Route 66 in the U.S., Roadsurfer has built a community of people who are passionate about the road.
If you’re all about that feeling of driving off into the sunset with no fixed plans and want to be part of a company that lives and breathes freedom and adventure, keep reading 😎👇
What will you do?
💥 First things first, let’s talk beginnings:
Roadsurfer kicked off in 2016 with a clear vision—giving people the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on wheels. Founded by a group of adventure and outdoor enthusiasts, the company has grown exponentially, becoming a top player in campervan and motorhome rentals across Europe and North America. With a fleet of over 7,000 vehicles and more than 70 locations across 16 countries, Roadsurfer not only offers the chance to discover new destinations, but also creates unforgettable memories for travelers.
Their innovative approach and commitment to quality have earned Roadsurfer recognition as one of the most dynamic startups in the industry. How cool is that? 🙌
💥 Let’s get to the juicy part, shall we?
At Roadsurfer, the role of Engineering goes beyond just day-to-day tasks; it’s about contributing to creating memorable experiences for their adventurous customers. The challenges ahead are diverse, and they’re gearing up for massive growth in the coming months and years.
You’ll be helping to develop strategies to maximize fleet utilization, implement proactive maintenance practices, and collaborate on marketing campaigns that highlight their unique offerings. All of this to ensure that technology helps the business deliver a smooth experience to the end user. 🚀
Right now, they’re looking for multiple profiles to join their engineering team—one focused on development and another centered around managing and enhancing their infrastructure. Let’s dive into the details.👇
At Roadsurfer, the Infrastructure team plays a crucial role in orchestrating and maintaining production and development environments. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports Roadsurfer’s digital platform using technologies like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Your goal will be to ensure that the platform remains stable, scalable, and resilient, providing a seamless experience for thousands of users spread across Europe and North America.
You’ll mainly focus on optimizing deployments through CI/CD pipelines and monitoring system health with tools like Prometheus and Grafana to identify and resolve performance issues before they affect the user. You’ll also take part in automation projects to improve fleet availability—from inventory control to preventive vehicle maintenance management—leveraging cloud services that enable teams to operate more efficiently and with greater agility.
What’s the impact? Every improvement to the digital infrastructure will ensure users can book and manage their campers without any friction, keeping the Roadsurfer ecosystem always “on the road” and ready to offer unforgettable travel experiences to customers. 🛠💪
In short, your contribution will be vital to Roadsurfer continuing to lead the camper rental market, giving travelers the freedom to explore and live unforgettable experiences. 🚐💨
Your evolution
In 1 month
You'll have completed your onboarding and already had a guided experience that dives into the challenges of their architecture. What better way to learn than by doing? The next challenges will unfold as the odometer keeps rolling.
During this period, you’ll get familiar with the infrastructure, the code, and the tools they use to keep growing their amazing product. 🖖
Your responsibilities
Develop and maintain the cloud infrastructure architecture, optimizing performance and efficiency to ensure an optimal return on investment for tech resources dedicated to camper rentals.
Tackle complex technical questions about the architecture and simplification of the existing infrastructure, showcasing expertise in systems and the ability to address innovative challenges that enhance user experience.
Collaborate with the development team and technical leaders to meet the needs of various teams, ensuring the stability and scalability of systems that support rental operations across multiple countries.
Contribute to innovation in digital technologies that promote growth and technical excellence at Roadsurfer, keeping the platform competitive and efficient.
Take a proactive approach to optimizing infrastructure performance by identifying areas for improvement and applying innovative solutions that benefit both employees and customers on their road adventures. 🚐✨
How will you do it?
At Roadsurfer, there is a clear perspective on work methodologies. For them, SCRUM is a fundamental pillar that guides their way of doing things. Why?
Efficiency is their mantra, and they are always looking for ways to optimize their processes. In an environment where camper and motorhome rentals require speed and flexibility, they have found in SCRUM the ideal structure to foster collaboration and adapt to market changes.
The engineering team meets every morning to review ongoing work and set clear objectives. These meetings ensure that everyone is aligned and that dependencies and blockers can be addressed quickly. But that’s not all: every two weeks, they organize planning sessions where the teams review progress, adjust priorities, and define the next sprint. This keeps the work pace agile and focused, ensuring that each iteration adds real value to the customer experience. 🚐✨
At Roadsurfer, every task is perfectly organized and managed through Jira, which becomes their source of truth for planning and tracking. The code repository on GitHub facilitates collaboration, allowing developers to review and contribute efficiently.
The "zero bureaucracy" philosophy is key. Here, communication is clear and direct, leaving no room for ambiguity. An environment is fostered where all team members have a voice, regardless of their position. This allows every idea to be openly discussed, enhancing innovation and continuous improvement in developing solutions that truly matter.
With a focus on constant improvement and adaptability, the Roadsurfer team not only adapts to challenges but also turns them into opportunities to grow and evolve in their mission to make camper rentals an experience in itself. 🏞️🌍
When will you work?
Whether you love the night as much as Dracula or need some time to drop the kids off at school, you can organize yourself with flexibility since you will find a company that operates on a goals-based dynamic and champions flexible hours.
Typically, they have the daily meeting around 9 to 10 a.m., but the rest of the time is completely flexible!
Día laborable
Jornada completa
Vacaciones
25 días
Jornada laboral
FlexibleWhere will you work?
Remote
As we’ve hinted, this position is 100% remote, so as long as you ensure you have a good data connection, feel free to work from wherever you want.
However, if you're part of the in-office team, they have beautiful offices in Madrid where you’ll be welcomed with open arms!
Who will you work with?
Currently, they have over 400 people distributed across 16 countries, working collaboratively.
In the technology area, the team is composed of specialized profiles in Backend, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Data, organized into multidisciplinary squads. Each team works in coordination with Product Owners and the CTO.
Here are some names to help you get familiar with the fleet:
- John Webber - CTO
- Simon Illner - Director of Product
- Markus Dickhardt - Founder
What are they asking for?
💥 Let’s get to it, what will they focus on? The engineering team at Roadsurfer seeks individuals who are passionate about efficiency and system stability. They value technical knowledge, but also proactivity and adaptability. The main requirements for them are:
- Comfort managing cloud infrastructures, especially in AWS environments, optimizing resources to maximize performance. 🚀
- Experience with containers and orchestration; Docker and Kubernetes are your everyday tools.
- Background working with distributed systems and CI/CD pipelines in projects where stability and continuous deployment are key.
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and a good understanding of networks and communication protocols.
- A passion for automating tasks and optimizing repetitive processes through scripting (Bash, Python, or any other tool that makes your life easier).
- Awareness of scalability and performance challenges, with experience ensuring high availability of critical applications and services.
- Understanding agile methodologies (Scrum is their favorite 🏁) and knowing how to work within iterative and collaborative delivery cycles.
🔍 However, to stand out from the rest and make their eyes sparkle…
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and enthusiasm for defining and managing complete environments declaratively. 🛠️
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK, with a knack for finding patterns in data that improve system performance.
- Experience with serverless architectures and knowing how to use them to create flexible and scalable solutions.
- Comfort collaborating with development teams, understanding their needs, and providing them with a robust and efficient environment where they can deploy code with total confidence.
Technologies
Non-negotiable
AWS
Advanced 
Docker
Advanced
This would be good
Python
Intermediate 
Terraform
Intermediate 
Grafana
Basic
This gives extra points
ELK
Intermediate
Other skills
Non-negotiable
Continuous learning
Good verbal communication
Team player
This would be good
Proactivity
Attention to detail
This gives extra points
Analytical thinking
Languages
What are they offering?
🏖️ 30 days of vacation (+ your birthday + Christmas Eve + New Year's Eve)
📡 100% remote work, but always with the option to go to the Madrid office whenever you want and work from abroad in Europe for one month a year.
💰 Budget for campers (so you can experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle for yourself)
📈 Individual Growth Plan with support from their in-house academy
Perks
Budget for training
Internal training events
Discount on company products
Dynamics and teambuilding events
What the FAQ?
- A first interview lasting approximately 1 hour to get to know you both personally and technically.
- You will be given a coding test with 1 week to complete it. However, for your peace of mind, it won't take that long; in fact, they have determined it should take around 3 hours to finish.
- A second interview of up to 90 minutes to review the test and resolve any final questions.
Hiring will be done through their office in Spain, so for administrative reasons, you must be a resident of Spain or at least hold a European Union passport.