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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** ZEISS Group - **Location:** Oberkochen, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Git, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Puppet, Software Version Control, Docker, Elk Stack, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5890861076 ## About the Role * Educational Background: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field * Experience: At least 3 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on DevOps practices, tools (e.g., FluxCD, ArgoCD, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, HELM) and automated testing * Microservices and Container Orchestration: Extensive experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes) * Operating Systems: good knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems; ability to write and use shell scripts to automate recurring tasks; knowledge in monitoring and optimizing system performance * CI/CD and Automation: Proven track record of implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and infrastructure management tools, knowledge in version control with Git and handling branching strategies * Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack; ability to diagnose and resolve issues in Kubernetes clusters * Security: Knowledge in Kubernetes security practices, understanding of Kubernetes Secrets and ConfigMaps for secure management of sensitive information * Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1) (German Level C1) * Teamwork and Collaboration: Strong teamwork mentality, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to stay up to date with industry trends and technologies and apply them to improve development and deployment processes * Agile Software Development: Experience in agile software development methodologies * Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one higher level programming language (e.g. C#.Net, GoLang, Python) for software development tasks ## Description * Infrastructure Development: Develop and deploy scalable and secure infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes in various environments, including bare-metal and air-gapped setups * GitOps Implementation: Implement GitOps practices to manage infrastructure and platform configurations efficiently * CI/CD Pipeline Design: Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for diverse applications and environments * Environment Promotion: Establish best practices for environment promotion for release artifacts and ensure adherence to security standards * Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with agile and cross-functional teams, including product management, development, operations, and software architects, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of solutions * Best Practices Advocacy: Advocate for and implement best practices in DevOps, automated testing, and infrastructure management * Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of DevOps processes and workflows to ensure clarity and consistency * Technology Trends: Stay current with the latest technology trends and advancements in DevOps, cloud computing, and automated testing * Knowledge Sharing: Share insights and knowledge with the team and stakeholders to foster innovation and drive continuous improvement in the software development lifecycle ## About ZEISS Group ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields. As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production, and a strong brand to boot, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. 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