Team Head DevOps Engineering

Scope Group; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Berlin is seeking a Team Head of DevOps Engineering to lead their DevOps department. The role involves designing scalable cloud architectures, managing a high-performing team, and implementing best practices for automation and CI/CD. Candidates should have a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and excellent leadership abilities. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps or SRE engineer in a leadership position.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide the DevOps team.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and container orchestration.
• Deep knowledge of monitoring and observability tools.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the architectural direction of cloud services.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps team.
• Establish best practices for CI/CD, security, and cloud infrastructure.
• Drive collaboration between development, operations, and security teams.
• Automate build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Automation

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security

Monitoring

Leadership

Problem-solving

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

Communication

Microservices

Event-driven architectures

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Datadog

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

Spinnaker

Job description

Overview

Scope Group is seeking a Team Head of DevOps Engineering to lead our DevOps Engineering department and implement industry-leading practices in infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD. As the DevOps leader, you will be responsible for designing and managing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architectures while ensuring the efficiency of software delivery pipelines.

This role requires a deep technical background in cloud infrastructure, automation, Kubernetes, CI/CD, security, and monitoring, along with strong leadership skills to mentor and guide the DevOps team. You will collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to foster a culture of automation, performance, and resilience.

Join us and contribute to our mission as a leading player in the European analytical financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the architectural direction of our cloud services, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and maintainable
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of automation and continuous improvement
• Assist the Head of Platform Engineering in setting and defining the strategy and roadmap for DevOps
• Establish and maintain best practices for CI/CD, security, observability, and cloud infrastructure
• Facilitate technical discussions and make data-driven decisions
• Drive collaboration between development, operations, and security teams to improve efficiency and system reliability
• Manage Kubernetes (K8s) clusters, containerized environments, and cloud-native applications
• Automate build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes to accelerate development cycles
• Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and data protection policies
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related IT field
• Proven experience as a DevOps or SRE engineer in a leadership position
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Deep knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Datadog)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Spinnaker)
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, Go, or other programming languages
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies and design patterns
• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with proficiency in any other European language being a plus

Interested?

If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. Please note: For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position.

What we want to see

• Current CV
• Copy of your university degrees and certificates
• Criminal record certificate (can be provided at a later date)
• At least 3 letters of reference (can be provided at a later date)

About Scope

With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Scope Ratings offers a European perspective for institutional investors worldwide.

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We embrace people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. We are dedicated to equality and inclusivity as a core value.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology