Lead Engineer - Cloud Application Operations & Maintenance

Da Vinci Engineering GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

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

Job location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Tech stack

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

Job description

  • Coordinate and drive activities in the area of cloud application operations in close collaboration with senior engineers and relevant stakeholders
  • Ensure the stable and reliable operation of cloud-based applications and services (AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud), supporting incident, problem, and change management processes
  • Take ownership of critical incidents (P1/P2), lead root cause analysis (RCA), and drive sustainable remediation actions
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute application and platform updates (e.g., releases, middleware, databases, Kubernetes-based deployments), including initial application rollouts
  • Define, coordinate, and ensure execution of testing activities in the context of releases and changes (integration, regression, and acceptance testing)
  • Support the refinement and implementation of NIS2-related requirements, particularly in areas such as operational security, monitoring, incident reporting, and risk management
  • Align with internal and external stakeholders (DevOps, development, architecture, security, customers) to ensure efficient delivery and operations, and Contribute to the continuous improvement of ITIL/ITSM processes and service management workflows

Requirements

  • 5-8+ years of experience in cloud application operations, DevOps, or IT operations
  • Proven experience in coordinating complex technical topics or deliveries (without direct people management responsibility)
  • Strong experience operating cloud-based applications on at least one of the following platforms: AWS, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud
  • Solid knowledge of Linux-based environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of testing in an operations context (integration testing, system validation, release verification)
  • Experience with monitoring, observability, and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, CI/CD)
  • Fluency in English

Persönliche Anforderungen und Sozialkompetenzen

You can expect ...

  • Experience in exciting and international projects
  • Continuous salary development
  • Da Vinci Corporate Benefits
  • On-the-job training and language courses
  • Appreciation, motivation and commitment

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