(Junior) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) - Germany - #2127963

We are all united by one goal: simple communication. Placetel stands for state-of-the-art and innovative Software-as-a-Service communication solutions from the cloud. More than 40,000 business customers use Placetel daily to make calls and utilize our products to successfully collaborate from anywhere – whether in the office, from home, or on the go. Since our founding in 2008, our company has continuously grown and is now part of Gamma Communications. Together, we are changing the way people work worldwide. Today and in the future.

To strengthen our engineering team, we are looking for a DevOps Engineer to support and optimize our infrastructure through automation and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Kubernetes with GitOps: Managing Kubernetes clusters with a GitOps approach to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments.

• CI/CD Pipelines: Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless code integration and delivery.

• On-Premise Data Centers: Maintaining and evolving our on-premise data centers to ensure reliable infrastructure for our communication solutions.

• Cfengine: Utilizing Cfengine to manage configuration automation, ensuring high availability and consistency across our systems.

• Voice Stack with Kamailio and Asterisk: Working with Kamailio and Asterisk for our voice stack, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of our communication services.

• Optimization and Pragmatism: Continuously identifying opportunities to improve systems and workflows while finding pragmatic solutions to challenges.

Note: Not all responsibilities and requirements are mandatory. We value a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

• Experience: At least 2-3 years of professional experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or a similar position, ideally with professional experience in SaaS or the tech industry.

• Education: A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is beneficial but not required. Relevant experience and skills matter most.

• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Technical Understanding: While experience with our technologies is a plus, a willingness to learn and adapt is the most important factor. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management systems is beneficial, but not mandatory. Linux skills are a strong plus.

• Language: Fluency in German (spoken and written) is required, as well as solid English skills for technical communication.

Technologies We Work With

Kubernetes, Docker, FluxCD, Containers, KVM, QEMU, Juniper, Cisco, Apstra, CFEngine, Ansible, Kamailio, Asterisk, Percona Cluster, Google Cloud, AWS, Terraform, Ruby on Rails, Git.

• Work on exciting and challenging projects in a rapidly growing company.

• Collaborate with a motivated and passionate team shaping the future of business communication.

• Hybrid work: Flexible remote work with regular presence in our Cologne office.

• Flat hierarchies and plenty of room for personal responsibility and creative freedom.

• A modern office in Cologne’s Südstadt with high-quality equipment and free coffee, water, and fresh fruit.

• Regular team events and a supportive, open work culture.

Interested? Apply now and become part of our team at Placetel!

This position is based in Germany, and candidates must reside in Germany. While we offer hybrid work options, regular presence in our Cologne office is appreciated to foster collaboration and teamwork.