German Speaking DevOps Engineer in Osnabrück!

• Location: Osnabrück, Germany (Hybrid model: 2 days in the office / 3 days remote)

Language Criteria: Professional German fluency (C1 level minimum)

Role Title: Experienced DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) 

Professional Background: At least 3 years of hands-on industry experience Additional Details: Includes extra remuneration for taking part in scheduled on-call duty rotations

About the Role

Our expanding DevOps & Infrastructure division is actively seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to strengthen our team. Based out of our Osnabrück location under a hybrid structure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, automating, and maintaining complex containerized and multi-cloud architectures. Working alongside our collaborative engineering unit, you will help build the solid foundational base that drives our technical scaling, ensuring maximum stability, strict security standards, and streamlined deployment pipelines across all systems.

Work Structure: A balanced hybrid setup comprising 2 days per week onsite in Osnabrück and 3 days working from home, backed by flexible scheduling guidelines within a family- and pet-friendly office culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Automation: Utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to automate environment provisioning across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and T Cloud Public, cutting down manual setup overhead and reducing human error.
• Container Operations: Manage, run, and continuously optimize containerized platforms based on Docker and OKD/OpenShift, alongside the mission-critical applications running on top of them.
• Cloud Architecture Optimization: Maintain peak performance, high availability, fault tolerance, and comprehensive security across diverse hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Release Management: Systematically plan and execute updates, deployments, and releases to guarantee seamless, dependable technical changes with minimal service downtime.
• Incident Resolution: Investigate and resolve intricate technical hurdles, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges through close, proactive teamwork.
• Cooperation & Standards: Partner directly with software development squads to build secure, efficient applications, helping establish cross-platform automation and monitoring benchmarks.
• Documentation & On-Call Shifts: Keep system procedures and documentation transparently updated, and participate in a compensated on-call rotation after completing a structured onboarding phase.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Cloud Experience: Solid, practical familiarity and architectural understanding with at least one major cloud platform (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or T Cloud Public).
• Container Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience operating Kubernetes-based container systems (with a primary focus on OKD/OpenShift) alongside standard Docker containerization.
• Infrastructure as Code: Practical command of Terraform to effectively manage declarative infrastructure deployments.
• DevOps Tooling & Background: A minimum of 3 years of career history in a dedicated platform infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps role, supported by strong knowledge of Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in German (minimum C1 level) is required for daily team syncs, internal correspondence, technical documentation, and the entire interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical experience with Ansible or comparable configuration management automation tools.
• Direct exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate administrative workflows.
• Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications (or the readiness to earn them with full company backing).
• Formal education in Business Informatics or Computer Science, a relevant IT vocational training path, or an equivalent practical background.

What We Offer

• Compensation Package: Competitive starting base salary reaching up to €70,000 gross annually, plus additional financial remuneration for on-call duties.
• Modern Tech Stack: Engage daily with advanced multi-cloud and container ecosystems (including AWS, Azure, T Cloud Public, Terraform, and Kubernetes/OKD).
• Work-Life Balance: A stable hybrid schedule (2 days onsite / 3 days remote), adaptable working hours, and an inclusive, family- and dog-friendly workplace culture.
• Growth & Professional Development: A comprehensive, structured orientation program, personalized mentorship initiatives, continuous training budgets, and financial support for industry certifications.
• Team Culture & Perks: Flat management structures, self-organized agile squads, regular team gatherings, morning breakfast sessions, and corporate wellness benefits like Hansefit.