platform engineer for the CI/CD platform

BWI GmbH supports the Bundeswehr’s digital capabilities and IT operations.

• Engineer and technically evolve the central CI/CD platform, focusing on automation, standardization, and scalability;
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines from source code through artifact and container management to automated deployment;
• Develop reusable pipeline components, templates, and automations, and integrate adjacent systems and APIs;
• Implement and evolve Infrastructure as Code and GitOps approaches with Kubernetes/OpenShift, Terraform, and Ansible;
• Analyze complex technical requirements, develop solutions, conduct practical proofs of concept, and move them into production;
• Define technical standards and architectural principles based on engineering practice, and support technical knowledge transfer within engineering teams.

• Degree in computer science or a comparable qualification;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in CI/CD, DevOps, platform, or software engineering;
• Practical experience with CI/CD platforms and tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD, and a hands-on engineering mindset;
• Strong Kubernetes/OpenShift knowledge and practical experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation, particularly Terraform and Ansible;
• Experience with artifact and container management, such as Nexus, Harbor, or Quay, and integrating systems and tools through APIs;
• Experience with modern DevOps and GitOps approaches and tools for quality, testing, and Developer Experience, such as SonarQube, Eggplant, or Backstage;
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, architectural understanding, and the ability to work with other engineers to turn technical decisions into practical solutions.

• 30 Days of annual leave and one additional traditional holiday;
• Monthly allowance through the benefits app and tax savings on public transport tickets;
• Flexible working arrangements, including mobile work and trust-based working hours;
• Individual professional and personal development measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning;
• Leasing of up to two bicycles through the JobRad offer;
• Starting salary is generally between 71.000 € and 91.650 € gross per year; the exact amount depends on qualifications, scope of responsibility, and position requirements, with justified exceptions possible.