Senior Consultant, DevOps, Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Providing guidance to clients regarding cloud architectures, DevOps methodologies, and platform principles.

• Designing and assisting in the development of cloud service management platforms, ensuring their integration with current operations and governance frameworks.

• Crafting target architectures for CI/CD, container environments, and infrastructure setups.

• Converting business needs into technical frameworks.

• Advising on the implementation of DevOps practices, platform engineering strategies, and self-service models.

• Creating architecture decision records, reference architectures, and governance strategies for monitoring, logging, and security within multicloud setups.

• Leading architecture workshops and presentations aimed at executive stakeholders.

• Persuading IT executives and technical teams of the significance of architectural designs.

• Offering technical leadership in complex consulting engagements.

• Contributing to the strategic evolution of the cloud and DevOps consulting service offerings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in fields such as computer science or business information systems, or an equivalent qualification along with relevant professional experience.

• Multiple years of consulting experience as a cloud or DevOps architect, preferably within regulated sectors.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud service management and brokerage platforms, alongside experience in integrating them into intricate IT settings.

• Strong architectural expertise in Kubernetes (OpenShift, Rancher), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), GitLab CI, AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack.

• Experience in designing security architectures and identity frameworks utilizing OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks like arc42 or TOGAF, as well as the ability to produce architecture documentation and decision records.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities in German (C2) and English (at least B2).

• A hands-on approach, high self-motivation, and a customer-oriented mindset.

• A collaborative team player with strong documentation capabilities and a proactive attitude towards knowledge sharing.

• A keen interest in trends related to cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering.

• Certifications like AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, or ITIL Practitioner are preferred, but can also be pursued after joining.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Standard 40-hour workweek.

• Overtime is logged and compensated with either time off or payment.

• Modern office space with complimentary beverages.

• Height-adjustable desks available.

• Regular team and company-wide meetings and events.

• Employer-sponsored professional development and training opportunities.

• Membership with Urban Sports Club.

• Access to a Corporate Benefits platform.

• Low employee turnover with ongoing development opportunities.