Senior DevOps Engineer

Position Overview

Microservice Solutions GmbH seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure reliable deployment processes. This fully remote position requires expertise in cloud platforms, containerization, and infrastructure automation.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration for microservices deployments
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
• Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog)
• Automate deployment processes and implement zero-downtime deployment strategies
• Ensure system security, implement security best practices, and manage access controls
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
• Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment workflows and system reliability
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements
• Document infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures

Required Technical Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Expert-level proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes orchestration
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Knowledge of networking concepts, load balancing, and DNS management
• Understanding of security best practices, SSL/TLS, and secrets management
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and GitOps workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); German proficiency is advantageous
• Legal authorization to work in Switzerland or EU

Preferred Technical Qualifications

• Experience with multiple cloud platforms (multi-cloud experience)
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
• Experience with serverless architectures (Lambda, Cloud Functions)
• Proficiency with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, SaltStack)
• Understanding of database administration and backup strategies
• Experience with security scanning and vulnerability management tools
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and audit requirements
• Contributions to open-source DevOps tools or infrastructure projects

Compensation and Working Conditions

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and Swiss market rates
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours
• Modern cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge DevOps tools
• Professional development budget for certifications (AWS, GCP, CKA) and conferences
• Opportunity to architect and implement infrastructure from the ground up
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on automation and reliability

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit their application including CV, GitHub profile or examples of infrastructure projects, and a cover letter outlining relevant DevOps experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.