DevOps Engineer

About The Company The Thüringer Aufbaubank Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts is a prominent development bank dedicated to fostering economic growth and regional development in Thuringia. Located in Erfurt, the bank employs over 500 dedicated professionals committed to supporting public and private sector initiatives that enhance the quality of life and economic stability in the region. The organization plays a vital role in providing financial solutions, consultancy, and innovative services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients, including small and medium-sized enterprises, municipalities, and social projects. With a strong focus on sustainable development, the Thüringer Aufbaubank emphasizes modern digital infrastructure, efficient processes, and a customer-centric approach to drive regional prosperity. About The Role The Thüringer Aufbaubank is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to join its dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing and optimizing the bank’s web infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment, integration, and operation of digital solutions. You will work closely with software developers and system administrators to implement and enhance DevOps practices, automate workflows, and maintain high availability and security standards for critical web applications. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of the bank’s digital services, supporting the organization’s mission to provide innovative financial solutions efficiently and reliably. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on modern technologies, automation, and sustainable IT practices. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a solid educational background in computer science, information technology, or a related field, complemented by extensive professional experience in DevOps environments. Proven expertise with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools such as GitLab CI, Ansible, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is essential. Familiarity with Java-based web applications, Nginx configuration, and relational databases including Oracle and PostgreSQL will be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Linux systems, scripting languages such as Python and Bash, and monitoring tools like CheckMK and Splunk. Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to adapt to new technologies are crucial. Excellent communication skills in German and good command of English are required, along with a team-oriented attitude and a commitment to continuous learning. Responsibilities Manage, operate, and continuously improve existing infrastructures using DevOps automation principles and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.Develop, maintain, and optimize Continuous Delivery pipelines for web applications, including the management of GitLab-CI pipelines and deployment procedures.Collaborate with software developers to facilitate rapid and reliable deployment cycles, reducing turnaround times from development to production.Support the operational stability of web applications by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing patching and vulnerability remediation processes.Implement automation strategies to streamline deployment, scaling, and configuration management tasks.Assist in configuring and maintaining web server environments, including Nginx as a reverse proxy and load balancer.Coordinate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices, including vulnerability management.Participate in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and technological innovations.Document processes, configurations, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members. Benefits Flexible working arrangements including Gleitzeit and hybrid work options to promote work-life balance.Targeted professional development programs and continuous training opportunities.Comprehensive occupational pension schemes to secure your future.Competitive salary aligned with the Tarifvertrag für das öffentliche Bankgewerbe.Additional benefits such as 13th salary, 30 days of paid vacation, and a 38-hour workweek.Participation in health and wellness initiatives, including sports groups and health information days.Company-supported bicycle leasing program (Job-Rad).Provision of childcare facilities, including own crèche and kindergarten spaces.Convenient accessibility via public transportation networks.Subsidized meals in the company restaurant. Equal Opportunity The Thüringer Aufbaubank is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Our equal opportunity policy ensures that every employee and applicant is treated fairly and with respect, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion within our organization.