DevOps Engineer (H/U/M/A/N) with a focus on Kubernetes - hybrid working model (Düsseldorf, Germany)

What this role is about You work in a dynamic software engineering environment and are responsible for the reliability, scalability, and automation of our high-traffic web applications. In doing so, you tackle complex infrastructure challenges, manage Kubernetes upgrades, and support our full-stack developers, having a direct impact on the quality and stability of our customers' platforms. About us freshcells systems engineering GmbH is a software service provider based in Düsseldorf with a dynamic team of over 60 creative experts from various fields. At our company, authenticity, individual talent development and open communication are our focus. We build on respect, trust and responsibility . As an innovation-driven company, we invest in new ideas . We know that the best results are achieved as a team . We do make mistakes, but we learn from them . We are open and bold in exploring new paths . Join us on our exciting journey in what is arguably the most significant and forward-looking field - as a DevOps Engineer (H/U/M/A/N) in full-time hybrid. Aufgaben Your responsibilities Infrastructure & Automation: Implement best practices for automation, scalability, and system reliability on high-traffic Kubernetes-based applications. Maintenance & Upgrades: Support the maintenance of customer infrastructure, including Kubernetes upgrades and supply chain security. Developer Support: Participate in continuous improvement processes, focusing on empowering full-stack developers to manage complex deployments in development environments. DevOps & MLOps Culture: Drive the adoption of DevOps and MLOps best practices across the team. Learning & Experimentation: Utilize up to 25% of your working time to learn and experiment with new technologies based on the direction of freshcells. Qualifikation Must‑haves • Strong practical experience with Kubernetes • Expertise with helm, including writing and maintaining custom Helm charts • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform or similar) • Experience running production workloads on Kubernetes • Experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with GitOps and continuous delivery tools such as flux CD • Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools (ideally Terraform) • Familiarity with linux, shell scripting and/or Python • Experience with observability, understanding how to set up and use logging, metrics, tracing, alerting • Experience with creating machine learning pipelines or willingness to learn it on the job • Fluency in English Nice to have • Experience with on-call duty • Experience with data engineering, MLOps and training AI workloads, metaflow • Experience with Argo CD, Argo workflows • Experience with SQL databases and Redis 👉 Are you unsure if you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway – we look forward to getting to know you. Benefits What we offer you 🕒 Work Model & Freedom You decide how you work: remote or hybrid – depending on where you live and the position – set your own remote days, and benefit from flexible working hours and maximum personal responsibility within our core working hours of 10 AM to 5 PM. 🎓 Growth & Learning Stagnation is not an option: Learn anytime via Udemy and develop yourself in a targeted way with subsidized certifications. 🏆 Impact & Recognition Good ideas and real impact shouldn't remain invisible. We celebrate them with our excellence bonuses for publications and referrals of up to €2,000. 🚆 Mobility & Perks Subsidized Deutschlandticket (€20) and JobRad (company bike) for your flexible daily routine, both online and offline. 🧠 Wellbeing Energy is no coincidence: We subsidize your Urban Sports Club membership so you can find the balance that suits you best. 🌍 Relocation Support Are you moving from abroad? We support you with your move to Germany, getting settled, and improving your German skills. 🐕 Dog-friendly Office Your dog can be part of your workday: After a short compatibility and behavior test, your dog is welcome in the office as long as they contribute to a relaxed environment. 💸 Discounts Save on what's fun: Corporate Benefits and pepXpress give you advantages on travel, technology, and more. 👥 Culture No buzzword bingo: Expect genuine cooperation, direct exchange, regular feedback, and team events that you don't have to "sit through." Diversity & Inclusion All people are welcome here, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual identity, religion, or disability. The decisive factor is that we are a good fit, both professionally and personally. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow