Platform Engineer - AI and Developer Experience (m/f/d)

About LVM Versicherung

As one of the largest employers in Münster and a key player in the IT sector, LVM Versicherung drives the digital future of insurance with a dedicated IT team of over 700 professionals. We support approximately 12,000 users in both internal and field operations, serving more than 3.9 million customers across Germany with innovative, proprietary solutions and cutting-edge technologies.

Role Overview

Join us as a Platform Engineer focused on AI and Developer Experience, where you will shape modern development environments and contribute to building an AI-enhanced software development platform. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams, evaluating and implementing new technologies in Developer Experience, DevOps, DevSecOps, and AI to improve our software delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and advance modern development environments based on Linux, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), and container technologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop platforms supporting AI-driven software development.
• Assess the practical value and applicability of emerging technologies in Developer Experience, DevOps, DevSecOps, and AI domains.
• Build and maintain secure container-based development and runtime environments.
• Continuously design and improve monitoring, telemetry, and observability solutions for the developer platform.
• Play an active role in establishing a secure software supply chain for platforms, container images, and AI components.
• Develop technical target architectures and standards alongside architecture, security, and platform teams.
• Support development teams in adopting modern tools and development processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed degree in computer science, MINT (STEM) subject, or IT vocational training with relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps environments.
• Strong proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, and automation techniques.
• Expertise with Docker, container technologies, and contemporary development platforms.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• A strong understanding of security considerations throughout the software supply chain.
• Ability to analyze technical relationships, structure challenges, and translate them into sustainable solutions.
• Enthusiasm for new technologies, especially those related to Developer Experience and AI, with a proactive approach to driving change.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset conducive to team environments.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive salary regulated by collective agreements in private insurance, including holiday and Christmas bonuses, plus comprehensive social benefits such as company pension schemes.
• Flexible home office options, with at least two days per week on-site at the LVM campus, a full technical setup at home, and a one-time home office allowance of €800 (gross).
• Work-life harmony with a 38-hour workweek, 30 days of vacation, flexible hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., paid overtime, or compensatory time off.
• Additional flexibility allowing up to ten remote working days within Germany or the EU.
• Customized internal and external training programs to support your professional growth.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including social counseling, company sports, and subsidized EGYM Wellpass fitness memberships.
• Comprehensive onboarding process with cross-departmental integration to support your transition.
• Regular company events fostering a positive workplace atmosphere, such as an annual cross-department carnival celebration in Münster.
• Special employee rates and conditions in insurance products.
• Opportunity to take a sabbatical for personal projects or travel to recharge.
• Delicious subsidized meals available in our company restaurant.
• Mobility support via subsidies for job or Germany-wide public transport tickets and bike leasing options.
• Possibility to visit your future workplace during the recruitment process.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

The LVM promotes diversity in all its complexity, fostering a respectful and open work environment grounded in equal opportunity. We actively combat racism and discrimination and welcome applications from individuals who share these values. Even if you feel uncertain about fully meeting every requirement but are passionate about the role and eager to contribute, we encourage you to apply.