BWI GmbH

DevOps engineer for software development platforms

In short

This senior DevOps role is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and operation of a container-based software development platform, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening in line with IT baseline protection standards. The employer is BWI GmbH, supporting IT and digitalization for the German armed forces (Bundeswehr), with work done in agile, virtual, multi-location teams. It demands at least five years of DevOps experience with Ansible, Linux administration, Kubernetes, and a GitLab/GitLab-CI/SonarQube/Nexus/Harbor CI/CD toolchain, plus fluent German and English and willingness to travel within Germany.

Tasks
•Responsibility for the architecture, implementation, and operation of our software development platform
•Monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuously optimizing the container-based development platform in live operation
•Maintaining the existing software development platforms in various security domains
•Securing the development platform in accordance with IT baseline protection and other requirements, as well as preparing information security concepts
•Working in agile and virtual teams across multiple locations
Requirements
•Completed degree in computer science or comparable vocational training
•At least five years of relevant professional experience in a DevOps environment
•Very good knowledge of deployment automation with Ansible and administration of Linux server systems
•Extensive experience deploying and operating containerized applications on Kubernetes
•Proficiency with the CI/CD toolchain used (including GitLab, GitLab-CI, SonarQube, Nexus, and Harbor), as well as creating and maintaining build pipelines
•Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) and command-line interpreters (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
•Willingness to travel throughout Germany to attend in-person appointments, such as project meetings, sprint handovers, and team events, is required
•High motivation to perform, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work independently
•Strong teamwork and communication skills, a sense of responsibility, diligence, and perseverance
•Very good spoken and written German and English
Conditions
•Varied and socially relevant tasks ensuring the smooth operation of IT and the digitalization of the Bundeswehr
•Mutual appreciation and strong team spirit
•30 days of annual leave, one traditional holiday day, plus options for individual adjustments
•Monthly allowance via a benefits app, with tax benefits on public transport tickets
•Flexibility to balance work and private life, e.g. through mobile working or trust-based working hours
•Support for professional and personal development through individual measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning
•JobRad offer enabling the lease of up to two bicycles
•Starting salary generally between €71,000 and €91,650 gross per year, determined based on qualifications, area of responsibility, and position requirements; justified deviations possible in individual cases

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