Cloud Engineer, Network Engineering

About The Company The Deutsche Bundesbank is a unique financial institution that plays a vital role within the European monetary system. As an integral part of the European System of Central Banks, it is responsible for maintaining price stability, ensuring the smooth functioning of the financial system, and supporting the economic policy of the German government. The Bundesbank is at the forefront of digital innovation, actively shaping the future of money and financial infrastructure. Its commitment to stability, security, and technological advancement makes it a leading authority in the financial sector. The organization values reliability, responsibility, and forward-thinking, fostering a professional environment where employees contribute to national and international financial stability. About The Role We are seeking a Cloud Engineer (m/w/d) with a focus on Network Engineering to join our team in Frankfurt am Main. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and operating the foundational infrastructure for the Digital Euro. You will work within an international team of experts, collaborating across national borders with other central banks to develop and maintain the infrastructure necessary for the digital currency initiative. Your main responsibilities will include optimizing cloud environments, automating network configurations, and implementing site reliability engineering practices to ensure high availability and security of the infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering projects at the intersection of finance and technology, shaping the future of digital currency in Europe. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Business Informatics, or have comparable professional experience. A minimum of three years of experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure with a focus on networking and Linux system administration is essential. Proficiency in both German and English is required for effective communication within our international teams. Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of IaaS and PaaS architectures, network design, automation scripting, and security protocols. Additional qualifications include experience with container technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and IT security practices. Strong analytical skills, teamwork, and willingness to travel for business purposes are also important. Responsibilities Planning, designing, and continuously optimizing IaaS and PaaS environments, ensuring governance, security, cost-efficiency, and performance are maintained at the highest standards.Building, automating, and operating complex network infrastructures in the cloud, including LAN/WAN, routing, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.Implementing and maintaining Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, such as monitoring, setting SLIs/SLOs, conducting capacity and load testing, and managing incident response and root cause analysis.Developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, Bash/Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies to enhance reliability and accelerate release cycles.Providing 24/7 support through on-call duties and participating in occasional business trips across Europe to support infrastructure needs and project delivery. Benefits The Deutsche Bundesbank offers a competitive remuneration package aligned with the TVöD pay scale, with an entry-level salary ranging from approximately €65,900 to €95,100, depending on experience, plus additional bank allowances. Employees benefit from a stable, future-oriented public sector employment environment with permanent contracts, transparent career paths, and the possibility of civil service status (Verbeamtung). The organization promotes ongoing professional development through extensive training programs. Flexible working arrangements include considerable home-office options (up to 60%), a 39-hour workweek, 30 days of annual leave, and flexible working hours with compensatory time for overtime. Additional perks include free public transport tickets, parking facilities, health and sports programs, on-site childcare, and company housing options. The Bundesbank values work-life balance and employee well-being, providing a supportive and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunity The Deutsche Bundesbank is committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace. We prioritize the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and ensure they are considered favorably when they meet the required qualifications. We actively promote gender equality and encourage applications from women, particularly for leadership roles. Our organization believes that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and performance, and we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive regardless of background or personal characteristics. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to maintaining a fair and inclusive recruitment process.