Lead Engineer (all genders) - Cloud Application Operations & Maintenance

TECOSIM Group
Raunheim, Germany
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Raunheim, Germany

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Azure
Bash
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Databases
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Middleware
Information Technology Operations
Python
Performance Tuning
Release Management
System Testing
Containerization
Integration Tests
Kubernetes
Docker

Job description

  • coordinating and driving activities in cloud application operations in close collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders
  • ensuring stable and reliable operation of cloud-based applications and services across AWS, Azure, and Alibaba Cloud
  • taking ownership of critical incidents (P1/P2), leading root cause analyses, and driving sustainable resolutions
  • planning and executing application and platform updates, including releases, middleware, databases, and Kubernetes deployments
  • defining and ensuring testing activities such as integration, regression, and acceptance testing in release cycles
  • collaborating with development and IT teams to ensure stable and production-ready deployments
  • implementing and refining NIS2-related requirements, especially in operational security, monitoring, and risk management
  • driving continuous improvement through automation, stability enhancements, and performance optimization
  • monitoring and reporting KPIs and SLAs to ensure transparency and service quality
  • aligning with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery and operations
  • improving ITIL/ITSM processes and optimizing service management workflow

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, * bringing 5-8+ years of experience in cloud application operations, DevOps, or IT operations

  • coordinating complex technical topics or deliveries even without direct people management responsibility
  • demonstrating strong experience in operating cloud-based applications on AWS, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud
  • applying solid knowledge of Linux-based environments and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • handling incident, problem, and change management in production environments with confidence
  • contributing to application updates, release management, and lifecycle processes
  • understanding testing in an operations context, including integration testing, system validation, and release verification
  • working with test automation and CI/CD pipelines
  • applying security and compliance practices, ideally in the context of NIS2, ISO27001, or similar frameworks
  • leveraging monitoring, observability, and automation tools such as Python, Bash, and CI/CD
  • working in a structured and solution-oriented way while connecting technical and organizational aspects
  • communicating effectively and managing stakeholders confidently, supported by fluent English skills

Benefits & conditions

  • diverse career paths and individual development perspectives in a future-oriented company
  • mentoring programs, feedback discussions, and further training
  • modern equipped offices
  • flexible working models and mobile work depending on the project situation
  • attractive additional benefits such as daycare subsidies, company pension scheme, company health insurance
  • employee offers like corporate fitness, JobRad, PC leasing, shopping discounts, and team events

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