Senior Cloud Engineer (m/f/d)

WINGCOPTER; Weiterstadt; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free parking space

Employee discounts

Remote work options

Access to EGYM Wellpass

Business Bike option

Zusammenfassung

An aviation technology company in Weiterstadt is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure. The role requires strong collaboration with development teams and expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and Azure services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud engineering and a proactive mindset, contributing to innovative solutions in the tech startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud infrastructure practices.
• Hands-on experience with observability tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible.
• Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Troubleshooting

CI/CD Pipelines

Python

Bash

Networking Fundamentals

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

Azure Monitor

Prometheus

Grafana

JIRA Software

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Azure using infrastructure-as-code
• Select and integrate core Azure services and tools for platform telemetry, security, and automation.
• Build / enhance services to operate
• Operate, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure services
• Setup and maintain Azure VMs
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, and applications to ensure platform reliability
• Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including deployments and scaling
• Support and secure UAV-to-platform communication infrastructure (e.g., routing, tunneling, firewalls)
• Implement and manage identity and access management solutions using Entra ID
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure efficient CI/CD pipelines and system integrations
• Contribute to defining operational best practices, documentation, and team processes

Your mission

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Azure using infrastructure-as-code
• Architect multi-tier cloud-native applications using PaaS services (AKS, API Gateway, Azure Functions, Azure Static Web Apps, etc.)
• Select and integrate core Azure services and tools for platform telemetry, security, and automation.
• Build / enhance services to operate
• Operate, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure services
• Setup and maintain Azure VMs
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, and applications to ensure platform reliability
• Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including deployments and scaling
• Support and secure UAV-to-platform communication infrastructure (e.g., routing, tunneling, firewalls)
• Implement and manage identity and access management solutions using Entra ID
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure efficient CI/CD pipelines and system integrations
• Contribute to defining operational best practices, documentation, and team processes

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related engineering and operational roles
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud infrastructure practices, including Kubernetes
• Proficient in infrastructure automation and scripting using Terraform, Ansible, Bash, and Python
• Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts, especially OIDC using Entra ID (Azure AD)
• In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals: OSI model, routing, tunneling (Tun/Tap), firewalls, and packet filtering
• Hands‑on experience with observability / monitoring such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana
• Solid operational experience with JIRA Software / JIRA Service management
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in highly distributed systems
• Proactive mindset with ownership of building and evolving operational processes
• Passionate about automation, system optimization, and enabling engineering efficiency
• Comfortable working in a fast‑evolving, cross‑disciplinary tech environment
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus

What You Bring As a Perfect Candidate

• You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
• You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
• You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.

What We'll Offer

• A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team‑building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.

Why us?

• A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
• A fast‑growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
• A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
• Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
• A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.

About Us

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!

We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward‑looking solutions to major challenges.