Senior DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) – IAM & OpenShift Environment

We are looking for DevOps for our client. To strengthen their existing teams, they are looking for permanent employees (m/f/d) to join them immediately, support their long-term project, and become part of their expert team.

Project Setup

• Project: Public Sector – Modern IAM & Platform Environment
• Start: Immediate
• Workload: Full-time, 5 days/week
• Location: 100% remote within Germany, with occasional on-site appointments possible
• Language: Fluent German (minimum C1 level)
• Monthly salary: 5600 - 7100 EUR/gross

Important Requirements:

• Residence in Germany is mandatory.
• A current police clearance certificate must be provided before employment begins. This is a mandatory requirement from the client (a public authority).
• Willingness to successfully complete a security clearance process under Section 9a BSG (SÜ2). The process will be initiated after contract signing.

Your Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy, automate, and operate applications on OpenShift
• Integrate and operate modern Identity & Access Management (IAM) components (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)
• Analyze and resolve incidents in complex platform environments
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
• Monitor systems, manage logging, and optimize performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation according to established standards
• Collaborate closely with architecture, development, and security teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineer in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins) and container technologies
• Experience with IAM technologies (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience operating containerized applications
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style
• Fluent German is mandatory

Nice to Have

• Project experience in the public sector
• Experience with IBM Verify Access, IGI, or Directory Services
• Experience with automated, highly available platform environments

About Client, they offer:

• 30 vacation days per year
• Flexible working hours and home office options
• Active career planning, including continuous training and professional development
• A wide range of benefits, such as:
  • Bike leasing programs
  • Membership in Urban Sports Club
  • Lieferando meal credits
  • Streaming packages and more
• Individual compensation benefits, including:
  • Childcare subsidies
  • Mobility benefits (Germany Ticket)
  • Meal allowances
• Attractive employer contributions to company pension plans
• Social events (both in-person and online)

Recruitment process:

• CV Screening: Applications are reviewed within 24 hours.
• Pre-Screening Interview: A brief Q/A session (Automated or with a Recruiter) designed to learn more about your experience related to the required job position.
  1. Automated Session (Recommended) – You can complete this session on your own at a time that is convenient for you. The questions and follow-ups are well-structured and designed to highlight your experience and provide detailed insights into your background. This option is recommended because it's usually more detailed and allows us to provide feedback from the hiring manager faster.
  2. Session with a Recruiter – You can also have the session with a recruiter. The questions are the same, but the discussion may be a bit less detailed, and feedback might take a little longer.

• Shortlisting: Qualified candidates are presented to the hiring manager for review.
• Formal Interviews: On-site discussions with the hiring manager or project team, with feedback provided within 1-2 weeks.
• Offer and Onboarding: Successful candidates receive a formal offer and begin a structured onboarding process.

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