Our digital innovation centre WEPA.digital is looking for a new team member:
Senior DevOps Architect (m/f/d)

WEPA.digital is an agile environment for young-minded change makers and technology enthusiasts with a passion for engineering the digital tomorrow of our company. Key to our mission is a central platform based on cloud technology that serves as the backbone for our connected future. With a cutting-edge technology stack, we not only fuel our business with data and drive better decisions. Our cloud environment also empowers us to make leaps forward by enabling powerful use cases from real-time analytics to low code automations and custom software solutions.
Up to 95% is possible remotely; 5% on site in Düsseldorf required

Your Tasks:

• You design and implement advanced CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitOps, and other relevant tools.
• You lead the deployment and scaling of applications using containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• You collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure a seamless software delivery process.
• You manage and optimize cloud resources on Microsoft Azure, ensuring cost-effectiveness, performance, and security.
• You promote the best practices in DevOps, including infrastructure as code, automated testing, and monitoring.
• You are up to date with the latest DevOps trends, tools and practices to achieve continuous improvement.
• You advise and guide teams on DevOps tools, methods and best practices.
• You work in an agile environment with cross-functional teams to ensure DevOps-centric requirements are met.
• You collaborate on a variety of projects in the field of digital technology. (including Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation, etc.).
• You support us in our digital transformation by advancing the implementation of our WEPA.cloud.

Your Profile:

• Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience and Know-how:At least 5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps or a similar role, with a focus on the tools and platforms mentioned. Demonstrated success in designing and rolling out large-scale DevOps solutions. Relevant certifications in DevOps, Kubernetes, or Azure are a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English
• Capabilities:Deep expertise in GitHub, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and Microsoft Azure. Proven experience in designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines. Mastery in containerization and orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure security. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and practices. Strong proponent of agile methodologies and practices. Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the evolving DevOps landscape.
• Personality:Analytical and solution-oriented. Exceptional communicator, adept at explaining intricate DevOps concepts to diverse audiences. Collaborative spirit, thriving in cross-functional environments.
• Working:Self-motivated with a passion for automation and process improvement. Adaptable, with a keen interest in staying abreast of the latest in the DevOps domain.

Become a crucial part of our interdisciplinary and international team of technology experts!

Your Benefits:

• Team: Become an important part of an interdisciplinary and international team of technology experts and solution developers.
• Creativity & Responsibility: We keep the hierarchy as low as possible and give room for creativity; we want people who take ownership of topics and successfully implement them.
• Personal development: We give you room to grow personally, discover new strengths and develop your skills.
• Flexible working: We work at the times and places that allow us to realize our projects in the best possible way.
• Modern working environment: Our modern office in downtown Düsseldorf provides the framework for creative and contemporary work. And good work requires good equipment - that's why you can choose your own equipmenent.