System Developer ( SysOps / DevOps - Kubernetes)

About the job System Developer ( SysOps / DevOps - Kubernetes)

System Developer (m/f/d) SysOps / DevOps - Kubernetes

Location

Mannheim, Germany (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary

€70,000 - €75,000 gross per year

Experience Required

4-5 years of professional experience

Languages

• German: C1/C2 (required)
• English: B2 (required)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced System Developer (m/f/d) SysOps / DevOps - Kubernetes to join a technology-driven organization operating large-scale business-critical systems. You will play a key role in building, operating, and continuously improving modern infrastructure platforms while supporting software development teams through automation, monitoring, and DevOps best practices.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy taking ownership of systems from development through operations and thrive in agile, collaborative environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and continuously enhance a Kubernetes platform.
• Manage and automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based environments.
• Configure and manage virtual machine platforms using Puppet.
• Design, implement, and maintain monitoring and observability solutions.
• Deploy and operate central infrastructure components including RabbitMQ, LDAP, and Keycloak.
• Build and support developer tooling environments such as GitLab, SonarQube, and Nexus.
• Ensure high standards of IT security through patch management, vulnerability management, CNAPP solutions, and penetration testing support.
• Participate in system rollouts and on-call support rotations.
• Collaborate closely with development teams following DevOps and agile methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in system engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Solid expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Extensive Linux administration experience.
• Confident working with Linux command line and shell environments.
• Programming and scripting experience.
• Experience with database administration.
• Strong ownership mindset ("You build it, you run it").
• Experience working in agile teams, ideally with Scrum.
• Fluent German (C1/C2) and good English (B2).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Puppet
• GitLab
• SonarQube
• Nexus Repository
• RabbitMQ
• LDAP
• Keycloak
• Linux Shell Scripting
• Monitoring & Observability Tools
• IT Security & Patch Management
• Supply Chain Management or Logistics industry experience
• Container Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or Intermodal Transport knowledge

Benefits

• Work with modern open-source technologies including Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
• Agile work environment with high autonomy and ownership.
• Flat hierarchies and collaborative company culture.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working model with up to two home-office days per week.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Innovation-focused environment where new ideas are encouraged.
• Attractive employee benefits package including mobility programs, corporate discounts, subsidized meals, wellness initiatives, fitness support, and childcare assistance.