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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Operations Lead - **Company:** Psi Software Ag - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, IT Architecture, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Terraform - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://psi-hr.dvinci-hr.com/en/jobs/92185/apply ## About the Role * Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and coordinating technical teams (ideally in a multi-team or matrix environment within IT Operations). * Agile Mindset: Several years of experience working in agile environments (Kanban, SCRUM) within an Operations or DevOps context. * Cloud Expertise: Several years of hands-on experience in cloud environments (preferably Google Cloud Platform). * Infrastructure & Orchestration: Comprehensive knowledge of Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform. * CI/CD & Deployments: Solid knowledge of common development and deployment tools (Git, GitLab-CI), alongside an understanding of both modern and traditional installation processes. * Language Skills: Professional fluency in both English and German (at least C1 level). Nice to have: * Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Cloud Architect). * Practical experience with Ansible (highly valuable for the Installation Team). * Programming skills in Go or Python for automation and SRE-related tooling. ## Description As our System Operations Lead, you will be the strategic and operational linchpin for our entire infrastructure ecosystem. 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