DevOps Engineer

About The Company The Stiftung Kirchliches Rechenzentrum Südwestdeutschland is a reputable organization committed to providing innovative IT solutions and services within the religious and community sectors. With a focus on reliability, security, and technological excellence, the company supports its stakeholders by maintaining robust digital infrastructure and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Its mission is to enable seamless digital operations that align with the values and needs of its clients, ensuring optimal performance and security across all services. About The Role We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Ansible, Python, and container management to join our dynamic team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will serve as a critical link between development and operations, ensuring the stability, automation, and continuous deployment of our IT infrastructure. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, automate deployment processes, and support our Python-based applications and containerized environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on modern, pragmatic tech stacks such as Docker, Nomad, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, contributing to the evolution of our infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a relevant IT qualification, such as an IT apprenticeship, university degree, or demonstrable professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Linux system engineering. Proven experience with Ansible for automation and IaC is essential. Strong Linux skills, including Bash scripting and familiarity with Python, are required. Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker-Compose is necessary, along with experience in managing support tickets via ITSM tools like Jira or ServiceNow. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitLab, is highly desirable. Nice-to-have skills include experience with HashiCorp Nomad, monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Greylog, and basic understanding of databases like PostgreSQL or Oracle, as well as Python application stacks like FastAPI and Airflow. Responsibilities Lead automation efforts through Infrastructure as Code by developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for configuration management and deployment of virtual Linux environments.Serve as a primary point of contact for technical support, handling service requests, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within the ITSM framework using tools such as Jira and ServiceNow.Manage containerized environments by creating and maintaining Docker-Compose deployments for static applications and utilizing Nomad for dynamic service orchestration.Develop, optimize, and monitor CI/CD pipelines with GitLab to ensure reliable deployment and operation of Python applications (FastAPI, Airflow) and web frontends built with Vue.js.Administer Linux servers, ensuring system stability, performance, and security by leveraging monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Greylog to proactively identify and address potential issues.Support the operation of Docker-based applications such as KIDICAP and collaborate with database teams managing Oracle and PostgreSQL systems to facilitate smooth data operations.Contribute to process improvements by integrating automation solutions, enhancing system resilience, and supporting continuous delivery practices. Benefits Flexible working arrangements, including up to three days of remote work per week and flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development with an annual budget for courses and certifications.Permanent employment contract with 30 days of paid vacation and additional paid days off during holidays and special occasions.Competitive salary package aligned with TVöD Bund standards, supplemented by Christmas bonuses, performance-based bonuses, and meal allowances.Additional social benefits such as a company pension scheme, asset-building options, bike leasing, and free parking facilities, including electric vehicle charging stations.Modern technical infrastructure and equipment to ensure efficient and frustration-free work processes.Engagement in a collaborative, open, and innovative corporate culture with flat hierarchies and regular team-building events like barbecues, outings, summer festivals, and holiday parties.Health and wellness initiatives including preventive health check-ups, sports activities, and other health promotion measures. Equal Opportunity The Stiftung Kirchliches Rechenzentrum Südwestdeutschland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our hiring process is transparent and merit-based, aiming to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed within our organization.