Lead DevSecOps Engineer

About the Role

Join us to shape the digital future capabilities of the Bundeswehr. You will be responsible for designing and developing advanced Kubernetes operators that simplify and standardize the deployment and configuration of interdependent applications. You will maintain the full DevSecOps toolchain, including Helm charts, and closely collaborate with stakeholders as well as other teams. You will also partner with the Product Owner to meet customer requirements while leading a team of internal engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex Kubernetes operators to streamline application deployment and configuration.
• Develop and maintain the full DevSecOps toolchain, including Helm charts.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to align with customer needs.
• Provide leadership within a team of internal engineers.

Candidate Profile

• Completed relevant higher education or equivalent qualifications.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive proficiency in Golang.
• Highly skilled and experienced in Kubernetes usage and management.
• Strong expertise with Helm and other Kubernetes packaging tools.
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of Kubernetes security.
• Excellent communication skills, decisiveness, and an agile mindset.
• Teamwork oriented and assertive.
• Fluent German and good English language skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and diverse responsibilities ensuring smooth IT operations and digitalization within the Bundeswehr.
• A shared mission supported by a respectful work culture and strong team spirit.
• Competitive salary ranging from 87700 EUR to 113150 EUR, depending on responsibility, experience, and skills.
• Secure employment with an award-winning employer-funded pension plan.
• Starts with 30 days of annual leave, adjustable individually.
• Monthly credit and tax incentives on public transport tickets available through our benefits app.
• Flexible work arrangements including mobile work, trust-based working hours, and options to build up time credits for sabbaticals.
• Support for professional and personal development with personalized measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
• The possibility to lease a Jobrad and benefit from various employee discounts via multiple platforms.