DevOps Team Lead (m/w/d)

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Your role & responsibilities

• Operation and integration of military C2 and sensor systems in security-critical environments (Military Grade Security)

• Setup, maintenance and continuous development of test and integration environments for internal and external stakeholders

• Technical leadership of the DevOps team, including prioritization, Kanban/Jira backlog maintenance, and coordination with stakeholders.

• Formulation of user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements

• Conducting integration and functional tests, as well as managing software versions (Git)

• Development of prototypes and proofs of concept (PoCs)

• Automation of deployment, monitoring, and routine processes

• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation (Confluence)

• Close collaboration with infrastructure, security and development teams, as well as coordination of interfaces and dependent projects.

• Ensuring material and logistical operational readiness during troop trials and system acceptance tests

• Ensuring the operation, stability and security of the systems and test environments

• Professional leadership of the team and hands-on support with technical issues

• Release planning, roadmap definition and risk assessment

• Compliance with military security standards and cybersecurity guidelines

Required technical & professional qualifications

• Several years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer or in a similar technical role

• Excellent knowledge of system integration, automation, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), CI/CD, monitoring, and configuration.

• Experience with Git, containerization and virtualization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, VMware)

• Advantageous: Experience with safety-critical/military systems, IPMA Level D, HERMES VBS or Requirements Engineering V (RE-V) certification

• Structured work methods, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills

• Completed technical studies (computer science, electrical engineering or similar)

• Very good German skills