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
SeniorJob 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