Part-time DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)* in a Sustainable Environment

We're looking for a DevOps to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about environmental issues and designing infrastructure and software. You look forward to joining the Management Information System (MIS) team within our Digital Solutions department supporting (geospatial) data driven projects in forestry, agriculture, ecosystem services and climate change. You should be motivated to solve infrastructure challenges and develop related software solutions, drive innovation, adapt and effectively use a variety of programming languages.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, together with experience in project scoping, logical thinking, programming, and adaptability, are critical. You enjoy collaborating in an international team and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment - join us to apply your DevOps skills for a sustainable future!

Tasks and responsibilities

• Linux SRE: manage several Ubuntu hosts in both AWS and local cloud, ensuring robust standards for infrastructure and security.
• DevOps: Develop and maintain Git pipelines for testing, publishing and deploying Docker Compose projects for web-based applications and background daemons.
• Development: Support internal teams by maintaining and developing new integration points with internal software using Python.

Essential: 

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or related degree and a minimum of 3 years' industry experience. 
• Strong background in Docker, GitOps and application development pipelines. 
• Experience with AWS, preferably using Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Terraform).
• Some knowledge of node configuration tools such as Ansible. 
• You are a self-starter, relishing new challenges in a dynamic work environment. 
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions. 

Desirable:

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Networking know-how
• Experience with node and application metrics provided to Prometheus
• Experience with dashboard development (e.g. Grafana)

• An international, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy and a true spirit of collaboration
• Flexible working hours / working place (home office possible).
• A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly company performance and loyalty bonus.
• Ongoing professional development and training. 
• Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), financial support for public transport /train costs, preferred rates for pension plan. 
• Organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office. 
• Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station.

The part-time position is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (home office / remote possible) and is expected to be filled in the second/third quarter of 2025. Please upload your resume and cover letter online on our recruiting platform and indicate your salary expectations.

*(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion / diversity in Germany and means "male / female / diverse", in German: (m/w/d).