DevOps Engineer – Maritime Software Platform

About the role

Join a newly created DevOps squad supporting mission‑critical maritime software for a leading naval defence and secure communications organisation. You will own the full delivery platform from day one, shaping virtualisation, containerisation and CI/CD automation for complex German naval operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and operate virtualisation and container solutions for maritime applications.
• Design, build and optimise CI/CD pipelines to automate software build and deployment.
• Integrate DevOps practices across multiple development teams.
• Create reusable templates and components following best‑practice standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure platform reliability and security.

Required profile

• Proven experience implementing and evaluating DevOps strategies.
• Hands‑on experience embedding DevOps methods into the software development lifecycle.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Required skills

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• Virtualisation
• Containerisation

What we offer

• Up to €105,000 per year (negotiable) for a 24‑month fixed‑term engagement.
• Location in Kiel with home‑office option on request (hybrid work mode).
• Opportunity to build a platform that directly supports naval operations.
• Immediate start with consideration for existing notice periods.