Senior DevOps Engineer Software Development Environment

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Software Development Environment (SDE)

Location: Germany (on-site/hybrid possible)

Language Requirements: German (C1), English (B1)

Seniority Level: Senior

Employment Type: Contract or Full-time

About the Department / Project

Our Software Engineering team is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining a multi-tenant Software Development Environment (SDE). This SDE supports CI/CD pipelines based on industry standards and tailored to our client's specific needs. The environment operates on both Kubernetes clusters and virtualized platforms (e.g., VMWare) and continues to evolve in scale and complexity.

Main Responsibilities

• Install and configure SDE components on various operational platforms
• Administer core tools within the SDE, including:
• GitLab (Version Control)
• GitLab-Runner (Build Controller)
• Sonatype Nexus (Component Management)
• Sonatype Nexus IQ (Component Analysis)
• Sonarqube (Static Code Analysis)
• Harbor (Container Registry)
• Administer virtual environments using VMware vSphere and VCF
• Perform Linux system administration (RedHat)
• Use Ansible for configuration management
• Integrate tools into existing infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, SMTP, Firewalls, Ansible Tower)
• Set up and maintain test environments and Kubernetes clusters for development teams
• Ensure continuous availability of the SDE and restore functionality in case of failures
• Execute software updates and manage user access/onboarding/offboarding across systems

Required Qualifications

Languages:

• German: C1 CEFR (fluent)
• English: B1 CEFR (intermediate)

Experience (Minimum):

• 3 years Installing and operating GitLab
• 2 years Installing and operating GitLab-Runner
• 2 years Working with Sonatype Nexus or similar component management tools
• 3 years Administering Linux systems (RedHat or equivalent)
• 2 years Configuration management with Ansible or similar
• 1 year Working with virtualized environments using VMware vSphere / VCF
• 2 years Integrating tools with infrastructure components (Active Directory, DNS, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong team collaboration and communication
• Professional and appropriate interpersonal conduct
• Clear verbal expression and articulation
• (Assessed during interviews)

Preferred Certifications / Proofs (if available):

• Certificates for above tools and technologies
• Language certifications per CEFR
• (Valid at the time of application)

What we offer:

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.

• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.

• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.

• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.

• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.

• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.