Senior DevOps Engineer

About Us

Contiamo is a premier consulting firm that brings together an interdisciplinary team of senior experts in data science, data engineering, mathematics, business consulting, and change management. Our extensive experience allows us to deliver high-quality data solutions, seamlessly integrating deep business know-how.

We collaborate with industry leaders such as Mercedes Benz, CBRE, and Deutsche Telekom to tackle their most pressing business challenges through intelligent data usage. As a trusted partner, we pride ourselves on delivering scalable cloud applications and leveraging open-source tools to find elegant solutions to complex problems.

At Contiamo, our culture thrives on fast iterations and a high-trust environment where everyone is given significant responsibility. We believe in the power of a supportive atmosphere, valuing both individual contributions and the joy of teamwork.

In recent years, Generative AI has become a core focus for us and we have delivered many high value projects using cutting edge developments for our customers.

Besides Gen AI, our projects span a wide range of exciting data use-cases, including:

• Data and AI strategy
• Data architecture and cloud data warehouse setup
• Building data-intensive applications and algorithms
• Advanced data science and machine learning

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge infrastructure solutions across cloud environments and clients, with a focus on Azure and AWS. You'll work to ensure seamless, reliable operations through automation, container orchestration, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines, while championing security, compliance, and observability best practices.

What You'll Do

• Participate in Solution Design - Collaborate closely with architects and developers on overall solution design on both PoC and large-scale Azure and AWS solutions to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure that meets both business and technical requirements.
• Automate Workflows - Design and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) and leverage configuration management tools (Helm, Terraform, etc) to reduce manual effort.
• Champion Best Practices - Ensure security and compliance by following best practices, meeting regulatory standards, and configuring essential networking (DNS, TCP/IP, VPN). Foster a culture of continuous improvement by refining DevOps processes, enhancing reliability engineering, and optimizing deployment strategies.
• Stay Current - Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and cloud services, evaluating and integrating tools that enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Communicate & Document - Clearly document technical implementations, workflows, and project details for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Mentorship - Partner with cross-functional teams, communicate complex technical solutions, and guide engineers in DevOps best practices.

You are a Good Fit if You

• Are a fan of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and repeatable deploymentswhatever it takes to keep things consistent across all stages.
• Have a strong command of DevOps tools and processes, from automated CI/CD pipelines to container orchestration (Kubernetes or similar). You know how to build robust, scalable pipelines that developers love and you know how to debug them when something (inevitably) fails.
• Are comfortable working with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You have a deep understanding of networking, security, and cost-optimization best practices.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to reliability. Youve seen quick fixes turn into core infrastructure, and you know how to balance speed with resilience.
• Are well-versed in monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, etc) and use data-driven insights to continually refine and improve systems.
• Understand the importance of collaboration and clear communication, working with cross-functional teams to champion best-in-class DevOps practices throughout the organization.
• Have strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and deliver high-quality results.
• Possess advanced certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) or AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Have experience in regulated or high-compliance industries (finance, healthcare, etc.).
• Fit most of the above list and are ready to dive into the other items
• Currently live in Germany or are considering a move. You must already have an EU work visa.

If you're passionate about cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and continuous deployment and you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment with the exciting opportunity to work across the entire software engineering spectrum.
• The chance to collaborate with talented teams in data science, AI, and big data.
• A role that demands not only technical proficiency but also strong problem-solving abilities and collaboration skills.
• The opportunity to tackle challenging data problems with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (really!)
• A senior and highly qualified team to work with and learn from
• Competitive salary, up to 100,000€ depending on experience
• Vacation up to 30 days, can be taken independently and flexible according to your own wishes
• home office budget
• work from other EU countries up to X amount per year )
• Beautiful office in the heart of Berlin, Team lunches and Events, paid train ticket and more...

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this is a senior-level position, and we expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to be independent problem solvers and collaborate effectively with the team and clients. We highly value clear communication, both written and spoken.