Senior DevOps Engineer – Backend Development

Jobtailor; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a DevOps/Platform Engineer to own cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP and to design robust CI/CD pipelines. You will work on backend Python services, Docker containerization, and data processing workflows while upholding ISO 27001 compliance.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and collaboration with GIS and software teams to integrate geospatial data and scale platforms for growing services.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, or a comparable field.
• At least 3 years of experience in DevOps, backend development, or platform engineering.
• Experience with secure systems / ISO 27001 compliance environments.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerization.
• Very good knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Experience with AWS and GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions or similar).
• Proficient in Python.
• Hands-on with Terraform is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Share ownership of cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and ensure reliable operation of platforms.
• Design, implement, and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Manage, maintain, and optimise containerised applications with Docker.
• Develop, maintain, and review Python backend APIs, automation workflows, and data pipelines.
• Ensure stability, performance, scalability and security of platforms and services.
• Strengthen security architecture and support ISO compliance requirements.
• Identify operational risks, troubleshoot incidents, and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with GIS and software teams to integrate geospatial systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standardise deployment processes.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Python

CI/CD

Linux

Shell scripting

Data processing pipelines

Automation workflows

API design

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

GitHub Actions

Terraform

PostGIS

GeoPandas

Jobbeschreibung

• Share ownership of our cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) and ensure the reliable operation of our platforms and services
• Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Manage, maintain, and optimise containerised applications and environments using Docker
• Develop, maintain, refactor, and review production code for backend APIs, automation workflows, and data processing pipelines, primarily in Python
• Ensure the stability, performance, scalability, and security of our platforms and backend services
• Contribute to strengthening our security architecture and support compliance with ISO-related requirements
• Identify operational risks, troubleshoot incidents, and proactively improve system reliability and resilience
• Collaborate closely with our GIS and software development teams to integrate geospatial systems and applications
• Create and maintain technical documentation and contribute to the standardisation of infrastructure and deployment processes
• Actively contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Professional background
• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of experience in DevOps, backend development, or platform engineering
• Experience working with or understanding secure systems / compliance environments (e.g. ISO 27001)
• Strong experience with Docker and containerisation
• Very good knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting
• Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS and GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions or similar)
• Solid programming skills in Python
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture is highly desirable
• Familiarity with data processing pipelines and automation workflows is considered an advantage
• Exposure to geospatial data and tools (e.g. PostGIS, GeoPandas) is a plus
• Knowledge of satellite data or environmental datasets is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to take ownership of critical systems and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions
• Proactive, hands-on working style with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken) ; German language skills are an advantage.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipeline design and implementation. Proficient in Python programming, Docker containerization, and ensuring system reliability and security in compliance with ISO standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cloud Infrastructure Management
• CI/CD Pipeline Design
• Docker Containerization
• Python Programming
• ISO Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Python
• Docker
• CI/CD
• Linux
• Infrastructure as Code
• API Design
• Shell Scripting
• Data Processing Pipelines
• Geospatial Data
• Automation Workflows

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Proactive Mindset

Industry Keywords

• ISO 27001
• Cloud Platforms
• Containerization
• Backend Development
• Platform Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• GCP
• GitHub Actions
• Terraform
• PostGIS
• GeoPandas