German Speaking DevOps Engineer

Location: Osnabrück, Germany (Hybrid Setup: 2 office days / 3 home office days)

Language Demands: Advanced German proficiency (Minimum C1 level required)

Job Title: Experienced DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)

Professional Background: At least 3 years of relevant industry experience

Additional Information: Includes extra financial remuneration for participation in on-call rotation duties

Position Overview

Our expanding DevOps & Infrastructure department is currently looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to join our ranks. Operating from our office in Osnabrück within a hybrid framework, you will play a central role in conceptualizing, automating, and managing sophisticated containerized and multi-cloud architectures. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our cooperative engineering collective, you will help establish the resilient base layer that drives our technical scaling, guaranteeing maximum system stability, rigorous security protocols, and efficient deployment workflows across all platforms.

Work Arrangement: A hybrid model featuring 2 days per week onsite in Osnabrück and 3 days working from home, paired with adaptable working hours inside a dog-friendly and family-oriented office setting.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Automation: Streamline environment provisioning across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and T Cloud Public utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), drastically cutting down manual setup overhead and reducing human errors.

• Container Administration: Maintain, run, and continuously optimize containerized platforms built on Docker and OKD/OpenShift, alongside the mission-critical applications operating on top of them.

• Cloud Performance Optimization: Ensure high availability, peak performance, fault tolerance, and comprehensive security standards across varied hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Release Management: Systematically organize and roll out updates, deployments, and system patches to guarantee smooth, dependable technical changes with minimal service disruption.

• Incident Mitigation: Diagnose and resolve complex technical obstacles, performance roadblocks, and architectural challenges through close, proactive team collaboration.

• Cooperation & Standards: Partner directly with software development units to create secure, performant software, aiding in the establishment of organization-wide monitoring and automation benchmarks.

• Documentation & On-Call Shifts: Keep system procedures and documentation transparently updated, and take part in a compensated on-call rotation roster once a structured introductory onboarding period is complete.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Prerequisites:

• Cloud Computing Background: Solid, applied familiarity and architectural understanding working with at least one major cloud infrastructure provider (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or T Cloud Public).

• Container Technology Skills: Proven, hands-on experience running Kubernetes-based container systems (with a strong focus on OKD/OpenShift) alongside standard Docker containerization.

• Infrastructure as Code: Practical command of Terraform to successfully manage declarative infrastructure deployments.

• DevOps Toolchain & Experience: A minimum of 3 years of career history within a specialized platform infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps position, reinforced by strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Git version control workflows.

• Language Requirements: Professional fluency in German (minimum C1 standard) is mandatory for routine team syncs, technical documentation, internal communications, and all interview phases.

Desirable Prerequisites:

• Applied familiarity with Ansible or comparable configuration management automation utilities.

• Direct engagement within multi-cloud or hybrid enterprise settings.

• Scripting capabilities in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline administrative tasks.

• Current certifications in cloud technologies or Kubernetes (or the eagerness to earn them with complete company backing).

• Formal education in Business Informatics or Computer Science, an equivalent vocational IT training program, or comparable practical background.

What We Provide

• Compensation Package: Competitive starting salary reaching up to €70,000 gross per year, augmented by supplementary compensation for taking on-call duties.

• Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Engage daily with advanced container and multi-cloud ecosystems (including AWS, Azure, T Cloud Public, Kubernetes/OKD, and Terraform).

• Work-Life Harmony: A stable hybrid working model (2 days in the office / 3 days remote), adaptable work hours, and an inclusive, family- and pet-friendly office culture.

• Professional Development: A comprehensive, structured onboarding schedule, individualized mentorship plans, continuous learning funds, and financial backing for industry certifications.

• Team Culture & Benefits: Horizontal management structures, self-directed agile squads, regular social events, and a welcoming office environment.