Tech Lead - DevOps & Automation (all genders)
eschbach
- Location
- Hybrid (Bad Säckingen, Baden-Württemberg)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
eschbach GmbH is a SaaS company providing the Seqonis platform for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role leads the DevOps and Automation team to design CI/CD pipelines and foster an engineering culture of operational excellence.
Skills
DevOps
Automation
GitHub Enterprise
GitHub Actions
Azure Cloud
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Containerization
Infrastructure as Code
Pipeline design
Automated testing
Cloud-native operations
Leadership
Communication
Stakeholder management
Operational excellence
Perks
- Flexible working
- Home-office policy
- Free snacks
- Free lunch options
- Modern office
- Rooftop terrace
- Free parking
- Team events
- Professional development
Full job details
We are looking for
We are a forward-thinking SaaS company serving the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on DevOps excellence, CI/CD automation, and delivering high‑quality cloud-native solutions. Our teams work collaboratively to build reliable, scalable software that helps our customers operate safely, efficiently, and intelligently.
As we continue advancing our DevOps-driven organization, we are looking for a motivated Tech Lead for our DevOps & Automation Team, responsible for driving automation, overseeing build and deployment pipelines, and enabling engineering squads with best‑in‑class tooling.
Your tasks
- Lead a small, highly skilled DevOps/Automation team.Take end-to-end responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimization of build, deployment, and automation pipelines
- Ensure reliability and performance of GitHub Enterprise workflows and pipelines.
- Drive the adoption, scalability, and optimization of GitHub Actions.
- Shape and maintain our automated test infrastructure in collaboration with development squads.
- Work with Azure Cloud environments and ensure smooth operation of our Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Act as an internal service partner and consultant to development squads, enabling them through tooling, best practices, and CI/CD mindset.
- Foster a strong engineering culture around automation, quality, and operational excellence.
Your profile
Hard Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions (pipeline design, optimization, automation).
- Strong background in Azure Cloud services and Kubernetes environments.
- Good understanding of modern CI/CD concepts, automation strategies, and cloud-native operations.
- Experience creating and managing build pipelines and automated testing workflows.
- Familiarity with containerization, IaC, and operational tooling is a plus.
Soft Skills
We value mindset as much as skillset- Service‑oriented: You enjoy enabling others and building solutions that empower teams.
- A natural communicator, capable of aligning cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proactive, structured, and strong in driving topics to completion.
- Passionate about automation, DevOps culture, and continuous improvement.
- Comfortable taking ownership as a tech lead while still remaining hands‑on where needed.
Our offer
- Great team spirit – Work with colleagues who make collaboration fun and always have each other’s backs.
- A modern DevOps-focused engineering culture with autonomy and space to innovate
- The opportunity to shape CI/CD foundations for a scaling SaaS product
- Personal development – We support your strengths and give you the space to grow both professionally and personally.
- Responsibility & creative freedom – With us, you’re encouraged to think ahead, contribute ideas, and help shape how we work.
- Feel-good workplace – Enjoy a modern, ergonomic office in the heart of Bad Säckingen, complete with a rooftop terrace, free parking, and plenty of cozy spots to work or relax.
- Team culture that connects – BBQs, Christmas parties & more – we love spending time together beyond work.
- Flexible working – Thanks to our home-office policy, you stay connected and productive even when working remotely.
- Snacks & soul food – Fresh coffee, fruit, and snacks are always available – plus, you can enjoy free, delicious lunch options from local spots in town.