Senior DevOps Engineer – Software Development, Java

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

📋 Description

• In the role of a consultant, you will bring practical expertise directly to projects and leave a lasting impact.

• As a specialist in DevOps, you possess extensive knowledge and passionately support the entire development lifecycle for our clients.

• Your enthusiasm for automation drives you to enhance build, test, and deployment processes.

• You are proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to effortlessly manage infrastructure automation.

• You vigilantly oversee both on-premise and cloud infrastructure for clients, continuously seeking optimization opportunities.

• Your commitment to alerting, monitoring, and tracing ensures operations run smoothly.

• You work closely with developers and testers within agile, cross-functional teams utilizing Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

• Your proactive and self-sufficient approach guarantees the reliable operation of the applications you contribute to.

• You effectively communicate the operations perspective to development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders, making a significant impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• You have a minimum of three years' experience in the DevOps sector and have a background in software development.

• You possess a degree in IT or a similar qualification, along with relevant professional experience.

• Your expertise includes technologies and areas such as Java, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Linux, Docker, and SRE.

• You have a solid understanding of implementing CI/CD pipelines as well as developing and deploying Java and web applications.

• You are well-versed in microservice architectures and API design (REST, messaging).

• You have a fundamental knowledge of network infrastructures (routing, load balancing, DNS).

• Experience in agile, cross-functional teams is a significant advantage.

• You are an effective communicator, approachable with colleagues and clients, and enjoy engaging in consulting work.

• You demonstrate proficiency in business-level German and possess good English language skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-life balance: more than just a concept — we offer remote work, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and workation opportunities.

• Compensation & benefits: competitive salary with growth potential, discounts through Corporate Benefits, and support for your personal retirement planning.

• Personal development & equipment: tailored development opportunities and modern equipment (including for home office) are standard.

• People & community: enjoy regional afterworks, a three-day off-site with the team, family events for all ages, digital game nights, and remote coffee breaks to integrate into the 4E family from day one.

• Feel-good: complimentary fruit baskets and unlimited hot and cold beverages in the office; we also support your fitness needs via Wellpass.

• Sustainability: subsidized Deutschlandticket (Germany public transport pass) and company travel by train — our commitment to responsible stewardship for the future.