Junior DevOps Engineer

Who you are

• Initial hands-on experience with Linux and cloud infrastructure, gained through employment, internships, working-student roles, or substantial projects
• Practical coding or scripting experience, ideally with Bash or Python, and the ability to independently write, understand, and troubleshoot automation, along with practical experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
• A solid understanding of CI/CD principles and automated software delivery, plus experience with Docker and an interest in developing your Kubernetes and Terraform skills
• An interest in using AI tools effectively for troubleshooting, automation, and everyday engineering tasks, while critically reviewing and validating their output
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, along with good communication skills in English

What the job involves

• We're looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to help keep our platform reliable, scalable, and easy to operate. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code while working alongside experienced engineers who will support your development
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, automating build, testing, and deployment workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams to make deployments safer and more reliable
• Help manage our AWS infrastructure using Terraform
• Monitor platform health, improve alerting, and support incident response
• Containerize applications and support workloads running on Amazon EKS
• Write scripts and automation — including using AI-assisted development tools responsibly — to support troubleshooting and improve operational efficiency

Benefits

• Flex your work: Our hybrid model lets you work remotely 60% of the time and enjoy our vibrant office 40% of the time. With our work abroad policy, you can work from nearly anywhere worldwide for up to two months each year
• Enjoy our vibrant workplace: You choose where you work best from our range of flexible working spaces. Take a break in our spacious lounge, get some fresh air on the balcony or at the terrace, or enjoy a game of table tennis, kicker, or PlayStation with colleagues
• Maximise your benefits: With our flexible benefits wallet, you will have a monthly allowance to purchase vouchers for top brands like Zalando and Spotify. You can also use your funds towards an Urban Sports Club membership, or BVG ticket. Also, you can get additional tax benefits for bike leasing via JobRad
• Find your balance: Need a moment of reflection or prayer? Our Relax Room offers a peaceful space. Plus, you can bring your children along—we have a dedicated Kids’ Room to keep them entertained
• Build bonds beyond work: Our team knows how to connect and have a good time. From cooking events to watching football to company lunches and festive parties, our events allow us to share our different cultures and strengthen our bond as a team
• Boost your language skills: We offer German and English language courses to anyone looking to improve their communication skills and confidence. Your partner is also welcome to join our language courses
• Make work pawsome: We have a dog-friendly office and welcome your furry friends, creating a joyful environment for everyone. And yes, colleagues will be happy for a chance to pet and cuddle your adorable dog
• Bring your best talent onboard: Recommend friends, acquaintances, or former colleagues you think would be an excellent fit for us. As a token of our appreciation, our Referral Program offers rewards of up to 3000 euros for successful hires based on your recommendations
• Hardware your way: You can choose between a Mac or Windows laptop and an iPhone or Android smartphone. We also provide a mouse, keyboard, and additional monitor to improve your home office setup. (The hardware provision may vary based on your responsibilities and department)