Cloud Engineer (All Genders)

Optimyze Consulting; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate benefits

Remote work options

EU workation 4 weeks/year

Job summary

Talantir seeks an experienced cloud infrastructure engineer to manage and optimize complex AWS/Azure environments, ensuring cost efficiency and high performance. You will integrate internal and external systems, implement SSO, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the company’s cloud strategy.

You will work with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenTofu, automate with CI/CD and IaC, and handle databases, storage, DNS, and networking while communicating fluently in German and English.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Proficient in managing productive Linux and Windows systems.
• Experience implementing SSO in complex environments.
• Expert knowledge in automation, CI/CD, IaC, and version control.
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenTofu).
• Familiarity with databases, storage, networking, and DNS.
• Strong scripting in Bash; Python is a plus.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong team mindset and willingness to share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate public and private cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Analyze and optimize cloud architecture for cost and performance.
• Integrate internal and external systems and cloud service providers.
• Implement and manage SSO solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies and share knowledge within the team.
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Manage containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenTofu) and automate processes with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Handle infrastructure components including databases, storage, DNS, and networking.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Linux

Windows

SSO

CI/CD

IaC

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenTofu

Bash scripting

Python

German language

English language

Tools

Terraform

Git

Job description

About our client:

Our client is a leading independent provider of technology products and mobile services in Germany, with a strong focus on both B2C brands (such as Sparhandy, DEINHANDY, Handystar, HIGH Mobile) and B2B solutions (mobilezone exchange and mobilezone handel). The team operates in a modern, future-oriented, and innovative environment, particularly with AI-driven projects. The company employs over 400 people across Cologne, Bochum, Münster, Mühlheim am Main, and remote locations, fostering a collaborative, value-driven culture where knowledge sharing and teamwork are highly valued.

Your Role:

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing complex cloud infrastructures, ensuring cost efficiency and high performance, and integrating internal and external systems. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to implement modern solutions and support the company’s cloud strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate public and private cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
• Analyze and optimize cloud architecture for cost and performance
• Integrate internal and external systems and cloud service providers
• Implement and manage SSO solutions
• Evaluate new technologies and share knowledge within the team
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Manage containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenTofu) and automate processes with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
• Handle infrastructure components including databases, storage, DNS, and networking

Your Profile:

• Several years of experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Proficient in managing productive Linux and Windows systems
• Experience implementing SSO in complex environments
• Expert knowledge in automation, CI/CD, IaC, and version control
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenTofu)
• Familiarity with databases, storage, networking, and DNS
• Strong scripting skills in Bash; Python is a plus
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong team mindset, open communication, and willingness to share knowledge

What They Offer:

• Corporate benefits, JobRad, company mobile phone, and retirement plans
• 30 days of vacation, flexible remote work options, EU workation (4 weeks/year)
• Urban Sports membership, free drinks and snacks, “bring-your-dog” policy
• Numerous office events (theme nights, summer & Christmas parties)