German Speaking DevOps Engineer

Ignite; Osnabrück; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call compensation

Job summary

Ignite in Osnabrück is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) for a hybrid role. You will design, automate, and operate multi-cloud and containerized environments, ensuring high reliability, security, and streamlined deployment pipelines. The role requires German language proficiency at C1 and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

The position offers a hybrid work model with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth and certifications.

Qualifications

• Cloud platforms experience with Azure, AWS or T Cloud Public.
• Kubernetes-based container platforms operation with OKD/OpenShift and Docker.
• Terraform for declarative infrastructure deployments.
• Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and structured release processes.
• 3+ years in DevOps, cloud engineering or platform infra.
• German language proficiency at least C1 for coordination and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Automate provisioning of environments in Azure, AWS, and T Cloud Public using Terraform.
• Operate and enhance container platforms based on OKD/OpenShift and Docker.
• Ensure high availability, performance, fault tolerance and security across multi-cloud/hybrid landscapes.
• Plan and execute deployments, updates and releases with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with the team to resolve them.
• Collaborate with software teams to build secure, efficient applications and establish cross-platform automation and monitoring standards.
• Maintain documentation and participate in a compensated on-call rotation after onboarding.

Skills

Cloud experience

Kubernetes

German C1

CI/CD

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

University degree in IT or related field

IT apprenticeship

Tools

Terraform

OKD/OpenShift

Docker

Git workflows

Job description

Salary: upto€70,000 gross per year (plus additional compensation for on-call duties)

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

Location: Osnabrück (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days home office)

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years

Language: German (C1 minimum)

Note: All interviews will be conducted in German, and internal communication is in German as well.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to join our growing DevOps & Infrastructure team. In this hybrid role based in Osnabrück, you will play a key part in designing, automating, and operating complex multi-cloud and containerized environments. As part of our collaborative engineering group, you'll help build the robust foundational architecture that powers our technical scaling, ensuring high reliability, top-tier security standards, and streamlined deployment pipelines across all systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Automation: Automate the provisioning of new system environments in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and T Cloud Public using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), significantly reducing manual configuration efforts and minimizing human error.
• Container Operations: Operate, maintain, and continuously enhance container platforms based on OKD/OpenShift and Docker, alongside the critical applications running smoothly on top of them.
• Cloud Optimization: Ensure high availability, peak performance, fault tolerance, and comprehensive security across diverse multi-cloud and hybrid system landscapes.
• Release Management: Plan and execute deployments, updates, and releases systematically to ensure technical modifications are implemented smoothly and reliably with minimal downtime.
• Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, architectural hurdles, and performance bottlenecks in close, proactive collaboration with your team.
• Collaboration & Standards: Work hand-in-hand with software development teams to build secure, efficient applications, helping establish cross-platform automation and monitoring standards.
• On-Call & Documentation: Maintain transparent documentation of systems and processes, and participate in a compensated on-call rotation after completing a structured onboarding period.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Cloud Experience: Solid hands-on experience and architectural familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or T Cloud Public).
• Container Expertise: Proven, practical experience operating Kubernetes-based container platforms (especially OKD/OpenShift) alongside Docker containerization.
• Infrastructure as Code: Practical proficiency with Terraform to manage declarative infrastructure deployments effectively.
• DevOps Tooling: Comprehensive familiarity with Git workflows, modern CI/CD pipelines, and structured software release processes.
• Experience: At least 3 years of professional working experience in a dedicated DevOps, cloud engineering, or platform infrastructure role.
• Language Skills: Advanced professional proficiency in German (minimum C1 level) for all day-to-day coordination and documentation.

Nice-to-Haves

• Automation Tools: Prior experience working with Ansible or similar configuration management automation tools.
• Environment Exposure: Hands-on exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate administrative tasks.
• Certifications: Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications (along with the readiness and enthusiasm to acquire more with our full support).
• Education: A university degree in (Business) Informatics, a relevant IT apprenticeship, or an equivalent practical professional background.

What We Offer

• Modern Tech Stack: Work daily with cutting-edge multi-cloud and container environments, including Azure, AWS, T Cloud Public, Kubernetes/OKD, and Terraform.
• Attractive Compensation: A competitive base salary upto€70,000 per annum, augmented by generous additional compensation for on-call shifts.
• Work-Life Balance: A balanced hybrid working model featuring 2 days onsite and 3 days remote, flexible working hours, and a family- and dog-friendly office culture.
• Growth & Development: Comprehensive structured onboarding, personalized mentorship programs, continuous training budgets, and sponsored professional certifications.
• Team & Culture: Flat hierarchies, self-organized agile squads, regular team events, morning breakfast sessions, and corporate health benefits like Hansefit.