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# Principal Infrastructure & Release Lead

- **Company:** Implico GmbH
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Release Management, Private Cloud Environment, SAP Business Technology Platform, Build Management, Containerization
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5751010760

## About the Role

* Several years of experience in setting up and operating modern cloud infrastructures* Deep expertise in CI/CD, DevOps methods and release management* Experience with containerization and scalable deployment architectures* Strong understanding of cloud cost models and infrastructure optimization* Experience in standardizing technical processes* High technical credibility as well as structured, assertive way of working

## Description

As Principal Infrastructure & Release Lead, you will be responsible for the Group-wide infrastructure, deployment and release governance of the Implico Group. You will ensure that our product architectures are not only conceptually strong, but can also be delivered in a scalable, stable and cost-efficient manner. You will build the structural foundations for professional CI/CD processes, modern cloud infrastructures and a controlled release organization.

Your responsibility

CI/CD & Deployment Governance

 * Definition and introduction of group-wide CI/CD standards
 * Design and further development of deployment architectures (private cloud, public cloud, SAP BTP)
 * Standardization of release processes and environmental strategies

Cloud Infrastructure & Scalability

 * Build scalable cloud infrastructures across all product lines
 * Definition of monitoring, observability and security standards in the delivery process
 * Ensuring technical delivery capability in close coordination with Technical Architects

Cost & Platform Responsibility

 * Active cloud cost management and visibility into infrastructure costs
 * Establish cost-conscious architecture and deployment principles
 * Member of the Architecture Board with responsibility for total cost and delivery perspective

Establishment of the Platform Engineering Team

 * Design and build a scalable DevOps structure
 * Technical leadership and development of the DevOps team

Organizational classification

 * Group-wide responsibility across all product lines
 * Principal-level role* Member of the Architecture Board
 * Close cooperation with CTO, Enterprise Architects, Technical Architects and Director AI Engineering


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