Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

• Kubernetes Infrastructure:Conceptualize, develop, and implement robust, high-performance deployment systems for highly available Kubernetes (K8s) environments.
• Microservices Architectures:Design, develop, and optimize resilient and scalable microservices architectures that form the foundation of our modern applications.
• CI/CD Excellence:Establish, maintain, and continuously improve fully automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration, testing, and deployment of microservices within Kubernetes systems.
• Technological Migration:Actively lead and execute the migration of existing Ansible-based deployment systems to modern, K8s-native CI/CD solutions to maximize efficiency and scalability.
• Mission-Critical Systems:Develop and optimize mission-critical IT systems that demand the highest standards of availability, performance, and security.
• Collaboration & Architecture:Work closely with other development teams, operations, product management, and external stakeholders to design, validate, and successfully implement technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent Master's degree preferred.
• Profound Experience:Extensive and proven experience (at least 5 years) in software development, ideally in backend development and/or cloud-native technologies.
• Kubernetes Expertise:At least 3 yearsof hands-on experience and deep knowledge ofKubernetes, including the development of K8s Operators and a strong understanding of the K8s ecosystem.
• Automation Tools:Good knowledge and practical experience in configuring and utilizing Ansible for automation tasks.
• Helm Competence:Practical experience with Helm for package management and deployment in Kubernetes.
• Linux Affinity:Deep understanding and proficient handling of Linux operating systems.
• Microservices Specialist:Proven practical experience in developing, managing, and operating microservices-based applications.
• Messaging Systems (Nice-to-have):Knowledge and initial practical experience with Solace PubSub+ for messaging solutions are a plus.
• Security Tools (Desirable):Experience with OpenBao for secrets management is desirable.
• Problem-Solving Skills:A proactive approach, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to independently and creatively solve complex technical challenges.
• Communication & Teamwork:Excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a team, and to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Language Skills:Fluent English skills are required, German skills are a plus