Kuehne+Nagel
DevOps System Engineer for Application Integration (m/w/d)
Kuehne+NagelEstonia18 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering
It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.



As a DevOps Engineer for our new Application Integration platform in AWS, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports scalable and efficient application integration. Using DevOps best practices and cloud-native solutions, you will ensure that our Middleware platform operates seamlessly, aligning with our goals for reliability, scalability, and automation. Your work will enable Kuehne+Nagel application teams to easily connect with the K+N Digital ecosystem through self-service solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS-based deployments. On a daily basis, you will collaborate closely with DevOps and Software Engineers to evolve our platform while ensuring that cloud-based infrastructure and services are utilized efficiently across teams, avoiding silos or isolated knowledge. As a champion of Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps, you will integrate these practices seamlessly with our broader infrastructure, driving automation and efficiency at every level.

How you create impact

  • Deploy and maintain a cloud-native data integration platform in AWS (based on Cloudera DataHub, Apache Nifi) to facilitate seamless application integration.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and ensure the consistent delivery of middleware services.
  • Use IaC tools like CloudFormation, AWS CDK and Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of AWS infrastructure for the Middleware platform.
  • Implement robust observability practices using tools like CloudWatch, Fluentd Grafana, OpenSearch to monitor platform health, performance, and integrations.
  • Enforce security best practices, including IAM policies, data encryption, and vulnerability management, to meet compliance requirements.
  • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, integration failures, and platform issues to maintain high availability.
  • You will take part in on-call 3rd level support to ensure the platform remains highly available, reliable, and responsive to user needs.
  • Analyze and optimize AWS resources to ensure cost-efficient operations without compromising performance.

What we would like you to bring

  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a similar role (DevOps engineer, SRE, Platform engineer) with hands-on experience in at least one major cloud provider (preferably AWS).
  • Technical Skills: Strong background in Linux administration, CI/CD tools (optimally GitLab, Jenkins), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK).
  • Scripting: proficient scripting skills in Python and Bash for automating tasks.
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Strong experience with container tools and orchestration platforms (EKS, Kubernetes).
  • Solution-Oriented: Ability to build reusable solutions that serve as blueprints for future challenges, with some experience in hybrid infrastructures (cloud and on-premise).
  • Collaboration and Communication: Enthusiastic about working in international teams with good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

What's in it for you

Join Kuehne+Nagel’s IT Hub in Tallinn, where your work will have a meaningful impact on the logistics industry. Here, you’ll find a hybrid work model, extensive health benefits, and a culture of continuous learning that ensures your career growth. You’ll be surrounded by extraordinary and committed people, all dedicated to shaping the future of logistics. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply - your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need. Be part of a team that values work-life balance, supports your personal well-being, and empowers you to contribute to something truly impactful.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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