Senior DevOps Engineer

## About the Role CHECK24 is seeking a **(Senior) DevOps Developer / DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)** to support six IT teams within its InsurTech health insurance environment in Hamburg. Working directly with the Director of IT in a two-person DevOps team, you will provide infrastructure support, automation, configuration management, deployments, system administration, and technical problem-solving. The role is focused on building sustainable, automated solutions while helping development teams become increasingly independent in managing technical challenges. ## Key Responsibilities * Support six IT teams with infrastructure issues, deployments, and complex technical challenges. * Advise development teams on technical roadblocks and develop sustainable solutions together with them. * Automate recurring operational tasks using Ansible, custom scripts, and Infrastructure as Code. * Manage and maintain Debian-based Linux systems. * Configure, harden, patch, and continuously improve the FortiGate firewall. * Develop reliable automated processes that minimize manual intervention. * Use scripting and Git-based workflows as part of day-to-day DevOps operations. * Use AI tools such as Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT to support analysis, scripting, and automation. * Review existing infrastructure and processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. * Share technical knowledge and help supported teams strengthen their own technical capabilities. ## Required Qualifications * Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable technical field. * At least **3 years of professional experience** in DevOps, Linux, or systems engineering. * Strong knowledge of **Ansible** and experience operating **Debian-based Linux systems**. * Strong scripting skills in at least one language, such as **Bash or Python**. * Practical experience with **Git**. * Ability to approach infrastructure and operational tasks through automation rather than manual processes. * Experience using AI tools such as **Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT** where they provide value in DevOps work. * Strong communication and collaboration skills with a supportive approach to helping other technical teams. * Business-level **German proficiency (C1 or higher)**. * Willingness to work on-site with the supported teams at the Hamburg office. ## Preferred Qualifications * Experience with **Chef or Puppet** as an alternative to Ansible. * Experience with additional infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code practices. * Experience supporting multiple software development teams in a shared infrastructure environment. * Experience applying AI tools to technical analysis, scripting, and automation workflows. ## Skills & Competencies * DevOps Engineering * Linux Systems Engineering * Debian Administration * Ansible * Bash and/or Python * Git * Infrastructure as Code * Configuration Management * Deployment Automation * System Administration * Firewall Administration * FortiGate * Infrastructure Troubleshooting * Technical Support * Process Automation * AI-Assisted DevOps * Continuous Improvement * Technical Communication and Collaboration ## Education & Experience A completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline is required. The position requires at least **3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Linux, or systems engineering**. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule The position is based in **Hamburg, Germany** and follows an office-focused hybrid schedule. Employees work together in the office from **Monday through Thursday**, with the option to **work remotely on Fridays**. ## Compensation & Benefits * Attractive salary. * **28 days of vacation**. * Support for company pension plans. * Subsidy for EGYM Wellpass. * Vouchers for CHECK24 products. * Fully equipped ergonomic workstation with a high-performance MacBook, additional monitors, and height-adjustable desk. * Additional equipment such as noise-canceling headphones or an ergonomic mouse. * Personalized training and professional development opportunities. * Access to training courses. * Developer community with meetups, code reviews, and guest speakers. * Free breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, and hot and cold beverages at the office. * Free Deutschlandticket or subsidy for company bike leasing. * Team events and a collaborative working environment. ## Compliance / Additional Information The role supports IT teams responsible for their own application and service operations while the DevOps team provides technical infrastructure expertise, automation, and problem-solving support. **Apply Now:** Please submit your application exclusively online through the employer's application form.