Senior Software Engineer – DevOps & Operations (m/f/d)

UBIMET Group; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Vienna

Annual transport pass

Health programs

Team events

Vienna office with Danube view

Job summary

UBIMET is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer in Vienna to evolve our infrastructure towards containerized, orchestrated systems. You will own Linux-based platforms and a self-managed Kubernetes environment, driving automation, performance, and reliability across weather services.

You will collaborate with software teams to modernize deployment practices, implement IaC with Terraform, and enhance CI/CD pipelines. A hybrid work model with significant Vienna office presence supports focused development.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in DevOps, software development, or a comparable technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and hands-on containerization/orchestration (Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience with on-premise infrastructure, self-managed Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Migrate VM-based environment to containerized/orchestrated infrastructure using Podman, Kubernetes, Elastic.
• Develop and improve automation and deployment processes using GitOps and IaC.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with developers to improve how applications are built, deployed, and operated.
• Own the Linux-based infrastructure and self-managed Kubernetes cluster.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security.
• Document solutions, configurations, and processes for the team.
• Contribute to establishing DevOps practices and standards across the organization.

Skills

Linux

Podman

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Git

English

Automation

Tools

Elastic

Job description

Linux Environment | Location: Vienna | Full-time | Start: as soon as possible

Are you passionate about software development, reliable infrastructure, and improving the way software is developed and deployed? UBIMET, you will play a key role in evolving our DevOps environment, driving automation, containerization, and modern deployment practices. You will work closely with development teams to improve our infrastructure, establish efficient processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the platforms behind our weather services.

As a leading provider of meteorological solutions, UBIMET delivers precise weather and climate information and innovative digital solutions to businesses worldwide. By combining meteorological expertise with advanced technology and data-driven insights, we enable our customers to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and navigate an increasingly dynamic and climate-conscious world. Our solutions help businesses strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and make better-informed decisions across industries.

Your role — Lead and evolve our DevOps infrastructure

• Drive the migration of our existing VM-based environment towards containerized and orchestrated infrastructure using technologies such as Podman, Kubernetes, and Elastic.
• Develop and improve automation and deployment processes using GitOps and infrastructure-as-code.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and efficient software delivery.
• Work closely with software developers to improve how applications are developed, deployed, and operated.
• Take ownership of our Linux-based infrastructure and self-managed Kubernetes environment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and processes and share your knowledge with the team.
• Help establish and further develop DevOps practices and standards across the organization.

What you bring — Your profile

• Several years of professional experience in software development, DevOps, systems engineering, or a comparable technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, ideally Podman and Kubernetes.
• Experience with on-premise infrastructure, self-managed Kubernetes clusters, and infrastructure-as-code, ideally Terraform.
• Good understanding of CI/CD, Git, and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong interest in automation, operations, and improving developer workflows, combined with a solution-oriented and hands-on mindset.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

What we offer — A technical environment with impact

• Meaningful work: Contribute to systems that improve weather forecasting and support climate-related decision-making.
• High-performance tech focus: Work on complex, performance-critical systems with real-world impact.
• Stable development environment: Linux-based infrastructure designed for reliability and efficiency.
• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with a clear focus on collaboration — at least 60% of your working time is spent in our Vienna office.
• Modern workplace: Work in a modern office in Vienna with a view over the New Danube — an inspiring environment for focused development.
• Team & culture: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a collaborative setup.
• Additional benefits: Annual public transport pass, health programs, and regular team events.

The annual gross salary for this position starts at €62,557.74 in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Depending on your experience and qualifications, we offer a significantly higher salary, with typical salaries starting at €70,000 gross per year.