Junior DevOps Engineer

Build & Hire; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Build & Hire in Berlin is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support cloud infrastructure, automate software delivery, and maintain CI/CD pipelines. You will work with Linux environments, Docker, and Git, contributing to secure and scalable systems in a healthcare-focused setting.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with senior engineers, and practical impact on deployment workflows and cloud operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, IT operations, system administration, or software development.
• Basic understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, automation, and software deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line operations.
• Understanding of Git and version control.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and containerization.
• Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, with exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking basics, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, and IP addresses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and motivation to grow as an engineer.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, maintenance, and operation of cloud infrastructure.
• Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated application builds, testing, and deployments.
• Work with Linux environments, command-line tools, and basic system administration.
• Support application containerization and deployment using Docker.
• Assist with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Write simple automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Work with Git and version control workflows.
• Help troubleshoot deployment issues, application errors, and infrastructure problems.
• Support monitoring, logging, and basic performance analysis.
• Learn and contribute to Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform.
• Follow security best practices for access management, configurations, and secrets.
• Document technical processes and collaborate with developers and senior engineers.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and continuously improve technical skills.

Skills

DevOps fundamentals

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Git version control

Docker

Cloud fundamentals

Scripting basics

Networking basics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Grafana/Prometheus

Job description

We are currently hiring for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer in Berlin for one of our clients, a Berlin-based medical technology company. The role focuses on supporting cloud infrastructure, automating software delivery, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and assisting with the deployment and operation of cloud-based applications. This role is suited to someone with a solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and a strong drive to develop their technical skills. The client is flexible on specific technologies and values strong fundamentals, problem‑solving ability, curiosity, and motivation over expertise in a particular toolset. You will work closely with experienced engineers and software developers to improve deployment workflows, support cloud operations, and build reliable, secure, and maintainable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup, maintenance, and operation of cloud infrastructure.
• Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated application builds, testing, and deployments.
• Work with Linux environments, command‑line tools, and basic system administration.
• Support application containerization and deployment using Docker.
• Assist with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Write simple automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Work with Git and version control workflows.
• Help troubleshoot deployment issues, application errors, and infrastructure problems.
• Support monitoring, logging, and basic performance analysis.
• Learn and contribute to Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform.
• Follow security best practices for access management, configurations, and secrets.
• Document technical processes and collaborate with developers and senior engineers.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and continuously improve technical skills.

Required Skills / Primary Skills

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, IT operations, system administration, or software development. Candidates with strong fundamentals and practical projects may also be considered.
• Basic understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, automation, and software deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux and command‑line operations.
• Understanding of Git and version control.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and containerization.
• Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, with exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking basics, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, and IP addresses.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and motivation to grow as an engineer.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Skills

• Exposure to Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or cloud‑native technologies.
• Basic knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Understanding of security fundamentals and access management.
• Personal projects, cloud labs, GitHub repositories, or relevant certifications demonstrating practical skills.
• Interest in automation, cloud infrastructure, and modern software delivery practices.

Education

• B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Employment Details

• Role: Junior DevOps Engineer – Cloud & Platform Engineering
• Experience: 1–3 years
• No. of Positions: 1
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Industry: Medical Technology (MedTech)

Compensation

The position offers a salary of €46,000–€50,000 gross per year, depending on relevant experience, technical fundamentals, and interview performance.

What We Offer

• Hands‑on exposure to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automation, and containerization.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and develop practical DevOps skills.
• A collaborative engineering environment that encourages continuous learning and ownership.
• The opportunity to contribute to technology supporting connected healthcare applications.
• Professional development opportunities and a clear path to grow in cloud and platform engineering.
• Competitive compensation of up to €50,000 gross per year, plus applicable benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

If you have a solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals, a genuine interest in cloud technologies, and the drive to learn and solve technical problems, this is an opportunity to build your career in DevOps, cloud engineering, and digital healthcare.