Cloud Engineer – Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space

IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Heidelberg is looking for a Cloud Engineer to design and implement scalable cloud infrastructures primarily on AWS. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance research data sharing and drive scientific innovations. This role demands strong experience in AWS services and Infrastructure as Code tools. The position offers excellent working conditions, 30 vacation days per year, and opportunities for personal development and networking.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation per year

Possibility of mobile work and part-time work

Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and RDS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in an interdisciplinary environment.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS for research data sharing.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools like Terraform.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Kenntnisse

AWS services

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Cloud Engineer – Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world‑class scientists and all our team members.

We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and search for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

Within the thriving biomedical research hub of the Rhine‑Neckar region, the DKFZ is contributing to the "Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim" promoting research and innovation through synergy by bridging world‑leading life science and biomedical research institutions and by bringing together a highly diverse range of disciplines and a cluster of top researchers. Heidelberg University with its faculties of Medicine, Biosciences, and Engineering Sciences, the University Hospital Heidelberg, the University Hospital Mannheim, the German Cancer Research Center, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, and the Central Institute for Mental Health have the common goal to develop the Rhine‑Neckar region into a world‑leading innovation cluster by supporting cutting‑edge research and promoting transfer of knowledge into new diagnostics and therapeutics.

Within the Alliance, we are building the “Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space” as an inter‑institutional data space to facilitate data sharing, joint data analyses, and seamless integration with existing projects and data ecosystems with the ultimate aim to enable research in medicine in life sciences. Our platform will empower researchers to collaborate across institutions, utilizing cloud and on‑premise computing and storage resources to drive scientific innovation.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking the next possible date a Cloud Engineer for the "Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space".

Role Overview

Dedicated to the continuous improvement of human health, we are seeking a cloud engineer to join our newly formed team tasked with designing and implementing the core system for this data space. The system will be primarily built on AWS, with on‑premise compute and storage options to be added later. As a cloud engineer, you will play a key role in developing a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that supports research projects across institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support project management, research data sharing, and computing
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Implement containerized compute environments using Kubernetes (EKS) or Docker‑based orchestration
• Enable hybrid cloud solutions, integrating AWS with on‑premise compute and storage resources
• Design and optimize data storage solutions using AWS S3 and integrate on‑premise S3‑compatible storage options
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements for handling sensitive research data
• Collaborate with web developers and other engineers to integrate cloud services with the data space management system
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations for reliability and cost efficiency
• Maintain high‑quality code with proper documentation, testing, and version control (Git)
• Develop and maintain documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripts

Your profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and RDS
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS, or similar)
• Knowledge of cloud networking, security best practices, and identity management
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and monitoring solutions
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
• A strong background in industry standard DevOps tasks and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating on‑premise resources with cloud services
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash scripting for automation
• Previous experience in academic research environments or health/life sciences data infrastructure

We Offer

• Excellent framework conditions: state‑of‑the‑art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Remuneration according to TV‑L incl. occupational pension plan and capital‑forming payments
• Possibility of mobile work and part‑time work
• Family‑friendly working environment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well‑being

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

Duration

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline

09.01.2026

Applications by e‑mail cannot be accepted.

Equal opportunity

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice

We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.