devops engineer software development platforms

BWI GmbH supports the digital future-readiness of the German Armed Forces by ensuring reliable IT operations and advancing its digitalization.

• Be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and operation of the software development platform;
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimize the container-based development platform in production;
• Support existing software development platforms across different security domains;
• Collaborate closely with and support developers directly at the customer site in the greater Bonn area;
• Secure the development platform according to IT-Grundschutz and other requirements;
• Create information security concepts;
• Work in agile and virtual teams across multiple locations.

• Completed degree in computer science or comparable training;
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in DevOps;
• Very good knowledge of deployment automation with Ansible and Linux server administration;
• Very good experience deploying and operating containerized applications on Kubernetes;
• Experience with CI/CD toolchain tools, including GitLab, GitLab-CI, SonarQube, Nexus, and Harbor;
• Experience creating and maintaining build pipelines;
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Ruby;
• Knowledge of command-line interpreters such as Bash or Powershell;
• High motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently;
• Willingness to travel occasionally, especially to customer appointments in the greater Cologne/Bonn area;
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, sense of responsibility, accuracy, and perseverance;
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.

• Salary ranges from 71,000 € to 104,040 €, with the exact amount based on responsibilities, experience, and competencies;
• 30 Days of annual leave, with the option for individual adjustment;
• Monthly balance and public transport ticket tax benefits through a benefits app;
• Flexible arrangements such as mobile work and trust-based working hours;
• Individual professional and personal development opportunities;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
• Access to platforms offering various employee discounts;
• Occasional business trips, especially to customer meetings in the Cologne/Bonn area.