We are recruiting an Automation Engineer with proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, fluent English and strong team player capabilities. Find a full list of the required qualifications below.

This is a hybrid or fully remote job embedded with our client – a major software group. 

Experience and qualifications

• Infrastructure Automation Expertise:

  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet for automating the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure resources.

  • Experience in writing declarative infrastructure code to define, deploy, and manage cloud resources in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

  • Knowledge of container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

  • Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI for automating the build, test, and deployment processes.

  • Proficiency in configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines to enable fast and reliable software delivery cycles for infrastructure changes.

• Scripting and Automation Skills:

  • Strong scripting skills using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating routine tasks, system configurations, and deployment processes.

  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef for automating server provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks across multiple environments.

• Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging:

  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk for tracking infrastructure performance, identifying issues, and troubleshooting failures.

  • Ability to set up automated alerts and notifications to proactively detect and address infrastructure issues before they impact service availability.

• Infrastructure Testing and Validation:

  • Experience in designing and implementing automated tests for infrastructure components using frameworks such as Serverspec, Testinfra, or Terraform’s own testing features.

  • Proficiency in writing test cases and validation scripts to ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of automated infrastructure deployments.

• Team Player:

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and project managers.

  • Willingness to share knowledge, provide technical assistance, and collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve automation workflows.

• Clear Documentation and Communication:

  • Commitment to producing clear and comprehensive documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, deployment procedures, and automation scripts.

  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating understanding and collaboration.

• Problem-solving and Troubleshooting:

  • Expertise in diagnosing and resolving automation-related issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to improve infrastructure reliability and efficiency.

  • Proven track record of implementing effective troubleshooting strategies, debugging automation failures, and optimizing automation workflows for performance.

• Continuous Learning and Innovation:

  • Commitment to staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in infrastructure automation, DevOps methodologies, and cloud computing.

  • Eagerness to explore innovative solutions, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and propose recommendations for enhancing automation processes and driving operational excellence.

• Language skills: English fluent, German nice to have

Why join the K&C team and this project?

• German IT company with HQ in Munich
• 23 years history
• Competitive compensation
• Talented team with flat hierarchy
• Flexible working schedule

Sounds interesting? We are excited to get to know you!