Lead DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH — Leipzig, DE
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About the Role

As a Lead DevOps Engineer at BWI GmbH, you will be responsible for the further development and operation of our software development platform and integrating it into the system landscapes of BWI and our clients. You will evaluate, procure and provide additional developer tools for integration into the CI/CD pipelines, secure our development platform according to IT-Grundschutz and other guidelines, and assist project teams in the agile DevOps model. Your role will also involve developing automation and maintenance scripts, providing input to improve teamwork and stakeholder collaboration, and working in cross-functional teams consisting of Bundeswehr, BWI, and civilian companies.

About the Candidate

We are looking for candidates who possess a completed degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification in IT, with at least six years of relevant professional experience. Your qualifications should include:

  • Proficient in deployment automation with Ansible and Linux server administration.
  • Strong knowledge in container and orchestration technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
  • Familiar with CI/CD tools like GitLab, GitLab-CI, SonarQube, Nexus, and Harbor.
  • Experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Ruby) and command-line interpreters (e.g., Bash, Powershell).
  • Good knowledge of securing and hardening server systems according to IT-Grundschutz standards.
  • Ideally, knowledge in Identity & Access Management with tools like KeyCloak.
  • Good knowledge of software development is a plus.
  • Fluent in German and proficient in English, both written and spoken.

About the Company

BWI GmbH is one of the largest IT service providers in Germany, with over 7,000 employees. We are the IT system house for the Bundeswehr and the IT service provider for the federal government, offering comprehensive IT services from a single source.

Company Culture and Benefits

We provide varied and socially relevant tasks that guarantee Germany's IT security and future viability. Enjoy the benefits of remote work, where alternating or home-based teleworking can be requested. We offer a market-oriented salary, job security, and a premium, employer-funded pension scheme. You will receive 30 days of annual leave with options for individual adjustments, flexibility to balance work and life, and access to individual training budgets and free LinkedIn Learning.

You will also receive a modern notebook (HP EliteBook), high-end smartphone (Samsung or Apple), and other IT equipment for your workplace setup. Leasing options for your favorite bike are available at reduced prices, the opportunity to build up a value credit account for potential sabbaticals, and the possibility of mobile work in numerous European countries for 20 days a year. Additionally, we offer a digital asset card with monthly credits for personal use, such as grocery shopping.

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