DevOps Engineer

About The Company The Thüringer Aufbaubank Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and economic growth in the state of Thuringia. Located in the heart of Erfurt, the bank employs over 500 dedicated professionals who contribute to various initiatives aimed at improving the region's prosperity and quality of life. The organization prides itself on its commitment to social responsibility, innovation, and supporting local businesses and communities through targeted financial products and services. With a robust focus on digital transformation, the bank’s IT department plays a crucial role in maintaining and advancing its technological infrastructure. The IT team, comprising approximately 80 skilled professionals, manages everything from infrastructure and data analysis to custom software development. A key area of focus is the development of modern web applications that serve both internal operations and customer needs, utilizing automated and scalable web infrastructures to ensure efficiency and security. About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and expanding our existing infrastructure with a focus on automation, continuous delivery, and infrastructure-as-code principles. Your expertise will directly impact the stability, security, and performance of our web applications, ensuring seamless deployment cycles and reliable operation. As a vital link between development and operations, you will collaborate closely with software developers and system administrators to reduce deployment times and improve overall system resilience. Your role will also involve monitoring ongoing operations, managing patching and vulnerability mitigation processes, and implementing best practices for web application security and performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a degree in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable qualification gained through extensive professional experience. Proven experience with DevOps and CI/CD concepts, particularly with tools such as GitLab, GitLab CI, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, is essential. Experience with Java-based web applications, configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy/load balancer, and working with relational databases like Oracle and PostgreSQL will be advantageous. Proficiency in Linux environments, container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and scripting languages like Python and Bash is required. Additionally, knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CheckMK and Splunk, along with a proactive attitude towards learning new technologies, will set you apart. Strong analytical skills, a reliable and goal-oriented work ethic, and excellent communication skills in German and English are also necessary. If you do not meet all the listed requirements, we are committed to supporting your development through targeted training and comprehensive onboarding to ensure your success in this role. Responsibilities Manage and enhance existing infrastructure by applying DevOps automation strategies and Infrastructure-as-Code principles, ensuring high availability and scalability of web applications.Oversee the continuous integration and delivery pipelines, including maintaining and improving GitLab CI/CD processes and deployment procedures.Collaborate closely with software developers to streamline development-to-production workflows, reducing turnaround times and increasing deployment reliability.Monitor the operational status of web applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.Lead patch management and vulnerability mitigation efforts, ensuring all components are secure and compliant with organizational standards.Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to track system performance and security metrics.Participate in planning and executing infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements, and technology evaluations. Benefits Flexible working hours supported by a Gleitzeit model and options for hybrid work arrangements.Personalized training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.Participation in the company’s occupational pension scheme.Competitive salary aligned with the tariff agreement for the public banking sector.Additional benefits include 13th month salary, 30 days of vacation, and a 38-hour workweek.Access to sports groups and health information days promoting well-being.Opportunities to use a company bike through Job-Rad schemes.On-site childcare facilities including crèches and kindergartens.Excellent connectivity via the local light rail network.Subsidized meals in the company restaurant.Support for remote work arrangements, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Equal Opportunity The Thüringer Aufbaubank is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or background. Our organization believes that a diverse team enhances innovation and performance, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.