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# senior devops / platform engineer .

- **Company:** Randstad Austria GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €80,000.0 - €120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Linux System Administration, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, TypeScript, AWS Cdk, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, AWS CodeDeploy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.at/jobsuche/job-details-redirect/?jobref=SENIO64238

## About the Role

* Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, paired with 5+ years of demonstrable experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Software Delivery.
 * CI/CD & Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of pipeline automation using GitHub Actions (or equivalent) and solid hands-on experience across core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
 * IaC & Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with AWS CDK is a strong asset; familiarity with AWS CodeDeploy is advantageous.
 * Linux & Scripting Skills: Solid Linux administration skills (SSH, log diagnostics, service management), proficient Bash scripting, and demonstrable JavaScript coding abilities (TypeScript is a plus).
 * Observability: Familiarity with modern monitoring frameworks, preferably OpenTelemetry (OTel) and SIEM concepts.
 * Schedule Alignment: Reliable readiness for an early morning start at 06:00 AM and availability for 1-2 weekend shifts per month.
 * Languages: Professional working proficiency in both English and German for seamless cross-border collaboration.

## Description

* CI/CD & Platform Automation: Architect, implement, and maintain resilient CI/CD pipelines across diverse AWS workloads using GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline.
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, standardize, and scale modular cloud environments leveraging AWS CDK.
 * Quality & Release Engineering: Automate build, test, vulnerability scanning, and release processes (including scheduled, nightly, and on-demand test executions) meeting high reliability standards.
 * Transatlantic Collaboration (Early Shift): With a scheduled work start at 06:00 AM, you oversee early European release windows, handle handover protocols, and maintain strong operational alignment with US engineering partners.
 * Operations & Weekend Rotations: Administer dev, test, and production environments; participate in weekend coverage (approx. 1-2 times per month) to supervise essential maintenance, platform upgrades, and high-impact releases.
 * Observability & Incident Diagnostics: Maintain telemetry and monitoring solutions to ensure maximum platform resilience and uptime; lead root-cause analyses for pipeline and infrastructure incidents, alongside on-call duties.
 * Mentorship & Agile Teamwork: Collaborate closely with development, QA, and Product Management within a Scrum structure; mentor junior team members and champion robust DevOps engineering practices.
 * Technical Documentation: Author detailed, audit-compliant runbooks, pipeline guides, and operational procedures.