Platform Engineer (m/w/d) with Cloud Focus

Role brief

Our agile Operations Team ensures the reliable operation of our products and services. We create the technical foundation that enables our development teams to develop and operate scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. As a Platform Engineer (m/w/d), you will shape the development of our infrastructure and take responsibility for operating our cloud solutions based on OpenShift and Microsoft Azure. Our agile Operations Team is responsible for the smooth operation of our products and services. This enables our software development teams to develop and manage scalable and resilient services. Tasks You design, implement, and operate our hybrid cloud infrastructure based on Microsoft Azure and OpenShift. You assume end-to-end responsibility for the operation, further development, and optimization of our Azure platform. You automate infrastructure and operational processes using Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps approaches. You continuously develop our platform and operational architecture and introduce new technologies. You analyze disruptions, identify sustainable solutions, and improve the stability and performance of our systems. You work closely with software development, architecture, and security teams to provide a modern developer platform. You support the development of monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure stable operations. Qualifications Must-have Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable training with relevant professional experience Multiple years of experience in operating and further developing cloud platforms based on Microsoft Azure Solid knowledge of container technologies and Kubernetes environments Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) as well as CI/CD and DevOps practices Ideally Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400 Good German and English language skills, both written and spoken Nice-to-have Advanced certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Security, or DevOps (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-700, CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate) Experience with Red Hat technologies, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift Knowledge of administration and configuration of Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Linux-based platforms Experience with Configuration Management (e.g., Ansible), GitOps, and Security Management Knowledge of operating highly available and scalable cloud environments Experience with monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Personal Competencies Structured and analytical working approach Pronounced problem-solving skills Good conceptual abilities Strong communication and teamwork skills Independent, responsible, and results-oriented working approach Benefits A nice workplace at our headquarters in Meerbusch with remote work options A team that welcomes you openly and actively supports you both during the onboarding phase and in the exercise of your role. Comprehensive onboarding including a mentoring program. With flexible working time and workspace models, we offer you additional freedom for your personal life with family and friends. Various opportunities for further education and training. Attractive additional benefits: pension provision, capital-forming benefits, mobility budget, JobRad & Workation. We look forward to your application! [Auto-translated from German]