Lead Network Engineer - Automated Fulfilment Centre (f/m/x)

The Information Technology (IT) Alliance plays an important role throughout the HelloFresh business – from delivering the best hardware and software service for each employee to managing the advanced technology in the fulfilment centres and logistic hubs, where the HelloFresh boxes are produced. Through exploration of emerging technologies and automating existing solutions, they are continually optimizing and reducing costs to support our ambitious growth.

Our Infrastructure Engineers assume development and operational responsibility for the HelloFresh network infrastructure that serves millions globally to deliver the best experience for our customers and internal users. Based in Berlin, you will provide support to more than 75 locations around the world. Together with Infrastructure Engineers from North America, Europe and Australia you will change the way people eat forever. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What you’ll do:

• Take ownership of the architecture, design, development, deployment and operations of the network infrastructure using best practices.
• Be an active, solution-oriented member of autonomous, cross-functional agile teams collaborating with Product Owners, Infrastructure Engineers and Business teams.
• Have an in-depth understanding of HelloFresh’s network architecture, and act as ambassador for solutions offering support and mentorship to colleagues.
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies like Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet.
• Travel to various of our operating locations within our global stations to support the local teams (up to 25%).

What you’ll bring:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Network Engineering, Design & Management.
• Experience maintaining LAN, WAN and WLAN infrastructures, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks as well as IPv4/IPv6 networks and routing.
• Working knowledge of enterprise switches, routers and firewalls e.g. Cisco Mobility (WLC), Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Arista, etc. plus site-to-site VPN connections using IPSec and IKE protocols.
• Understanding of IT Security and Privacy Principles, network layer high availability and resiliency technologies such as HSDPA.
• Familiarity with LogicMonitor or similar network monitoring and alerting tools.
• Experience or knowledge of Wireless Heat Mapping with Ekahau or similar technologies is an added bonus.
• Azure, AWS VPC or other hosting and virtualization experience is desirable.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable).
• A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box.
• Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Mental health support, including Headspace subscription and access to qualified therapists through Spill.
• Budget for home office supplies.
• Monthly transportation budget through Rydes app.
• Working parents support.
• Additional perks include: Annual German language budget, discounts for John Reed gyms & Urban Sports Club, regular company events, fresh fruit & free drinks in the office, in-house yoga classes, weekly discount on the Convini vending machine in the office.
• Hybrid working model (option to work from home for up to 50% if preferred).
• Sabbatical leave option after 18 months of being with HelloFresh.
• HelloFresh Pension Scheme that is subsidized with 20% on top.
• A diverse and vibrant international environment of 90+ different nationalities.
• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase.

Interacting with stakeholders and other teams around the world is very much part of our day-to-day, so communication skills are vital. We are looking for strong problem-solvers who can apply their engineering skills to our complex environments, while also acting as an ambassador to coach team members and stakeholders.