DevOps Engineer

About The Company KNDS Deutschland is a leading system house specializing in the development, manufacturing, and support of a diverse product portfolio tailored to military and defense applications. Our offerings include combat tanks, highly protected wheeled vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service solutions, and training modules. As a vital part of the KNDS Group, we are at the forefront of consolidating the industry for land systems in Europe. Our organization prides itself on delivering complex, innovative, and challenging projects within a collaborative and dynamic environment. We value our employees' expertise across development, manufacturing, and administrative functions, blending tradition and innovation to maintain our competitive edge. At KNDS Deutschland, we foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a focus on CI/CD pipelines, virtualization, and automation to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the CI/CD build chains for our simulation software across multiple software generations. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and optimizing proprietary monitoring tools to oversee simulation systems effectively. You will lead initiatives to introduce and enhance virtualization and automation solutions, ensuring the seamless operation and high availability of our internal IT systems and tools. The position involves defining system requirements, developing system architectures, and ensuring platform scalability and stability. Additionally, there is an opportunity to take on a leadership role by managing a team of 7 to 9 professionals, fostering their development through mentoring and performance management. You will also coordinate sprint planning and reviews, acting as a central point of contact to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects, while facilitating collaboration across departments. Qualifications The ideal candidate holds a degree in a scientific discipline or an equivalent qualification, with substantial experience in DevOps, CI/CD, virtualization, and IT system administration. Proven expertise in automating system installations, configurations, software deployment, and system monitoring is essential. You should possess strong knowledge of DevOps principles and have a track record of designing and optimizing technical processes. Familiarity with defining and implementing complex system and software architectures is highly desirable, especially in the context of IT or simulation systems. Proficiency with tools such as GitLab, Artifactory, Docker, Jenkins, Hyper-V, VMware, and both Windows and Linux operating systems is expected. Additional skills in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, and monitoring tools such as Grafana will enhance your profile. Candidates must demonstrate a self-driven work ethic, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, effective time management, and the ability to assertively drive projects forward. Fluency in German and English, along with willingness to undertake national and international travel, completes the profile. Responsibilities Your key responsibilities include the conception, development, and maintenance of CI/CD build pipelines for simulation software across multiple generations. You will continuously develop and refine proprietary monitoring tools that oversee simulation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Leading the implementation and advancement of virtualization and automation solutions will be a core aspect of your role. You will ensure the smooth operation, availability, and ongoing development of internal IT systems and tools, defining system requirements, designing architectures, and guaranteeing platform scalability and stability. Planning, moderating, and following up on sprint planning and review sessions will be part of your routine, ensuring project milestones are met. As a central liaison, you will coordinate between technical teams and other departments, overseeing the quality of deliverables and ensuring projects are completed on time. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring a cohesive, high-performing team environment. Benefits KNDS Deutschland offers a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting our employees’ well-being and professional development. Employees enjoy a secure working environment with a stable employer, attractive salary structures aligned with IG-Metall tariff agreements, and additional financial benefits such as Christmas and holiday bonuses. We provide a range of health and wellness initiatives, including fitness and health programs, as well as a company-sponsored daycare subsidy. Our employees benefit from 30 days of vacation annually, flexible working hours, and the option to participate in bike leasing programs. Other perks include employee parking, a canteen, subsidies for public transportation through the Deutschlandticket, and access to corporate benefits. We also support long-term retirement planning through company pension schemes, along with regular health check-ups via our onsite occupational health services. Equal Opportunity KNDS Deutschland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We believe that diversity enhances our innovation and success, and we actively promote an equitable environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our shared goals. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.