German Speaking DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Work-Modell (2 Tage onsite, 3T*

Job summary

Ignite in Osnabrück sucht einen erfahrenen DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) zur Unterstützung unseres DevOps & Infrastructure-Teams. In dieser Hybridrolle entwerfen, automatisieren und betreiben Sie komplexe Multi-Cloud- und Container-Umgebungen, arbeiten an robuster Architektur und sichern hohe Zuverlässigkeit sowie Sicherheitsstandards.

Sie arbeiten eng mit Software-Entwicklungsteams zusammen, pflegen Dokumentation und tragen zur Standardisierung von Automatisierung sowie Monitoring bei.

Qualifications

• Cloud-Erfahrung: Mindestens eine große Cloud-Plattform (Azure, AWS oder T Cloud Public).
• Container-Expertenwissen: Kubernetes-basierte Plattformen (OKD/OpenShift) und Docker.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform zur Verwaltung von Deployments.
• DevOps-Tooling: Git-Workflows, CI/CD-Pipelines und Release-Prozesse.
• Erfahrung: Mindestens 3 Jahre in DevOps/Cloud-Engineering.
• Sprachkenntnisse: Deutsch auf hohem beruflichem Niveau (C1).

Responsibilities

• Infrastruktur-Automatisierung mit Terraform in Azure/AWS/TCloud Public.
• Container-Betrieb mit OKD/OpenShift und Docker.
• Cloud-Optimierung: Hochverfügbarkeit, Sicherheit und Performance.
• Release-Management: Deployments, Updates, Releases.
• Incident-Management: Fehlerbehebung und Leistungsoptimierung.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Entwicklungsteams, Automatisierung/Standards.
• On-Call & Dokumentation: Dokumentation und bezahlter On-Call nach onboarding.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes/OKD

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

German (C1)

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes/OKD

Docker

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.