Netcologne It Services Gmbh

Cloud Platform & Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

PythonKubernetes
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Your Responsibilities

  1. You will automate the deployment, operation, and lifecycle of our platforms using Ansible, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. This is the core of your role.
  1. You will familiarize yourself with our platforms (VMware vSphere and Cloud Director, xcp-ng with Apache CloudStack, Citrix) and gradually take on responsibility for their operation and further development.
  1. You will integrate our systems via APIs, e.g., VMware Cloud Director, CloudStack, NetApp, and Veeam.
  1. You will work with the team to develop new products that can be deployed in a standardized and automated way, e.g., databases at the push of a button.
  1. You will help build out monitoring and documentation for the platforms.
  1. You will provide support for troubleshooting at the 3rd level.

Your Profile

  1. Completed vocational training (e.g., IT specialist) or a degree in computer science or a comparable qualification.
  1. At least 3 years of professional experience in system administration, cloud, or a DevOps environment.
  1. Practical experience in automation, e.g., with Ansible, Git, and CI/CD.
  1. Scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python.
  1. Proficient in Linux and basic knowledge of Windows Server.
  1. Eagerness to learn new topics and a structured, independent way of working.
  1. German language skills at least at level C1, good English language skills.

Your Experience

You don't need to bring everything to the table. You will learn what you are missing with us, with training, certifications, and experienced colleagues by your side. Experience with the following is an advantage:

  1. Containers and Kubernetes
  1. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  1. Databases and web servers
  1. Infrastructure as Code
  1. xcp-ng and Apache CloudStack
  1. Monitoring, e.g., with Prometheus/Grafana, or Checkmk

What We Offer You

You can expect a varied role with real creative freedom in expanding the IT division of the NetCologne Group. We are a growth-oriented company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.

In an exciting work environment, you will be part of a highly motivated team. We are happy to support you in shaping your professional goals with individual development measures.

  • A permanent, economically secure, and long-term oriented position
  • Regular internal and external training
  • Flexible working hours and a home office policy
  • Ultra-modern office spaces based on the "New Work" concept as well as chill-out and creative areas
  • Monthly non-cash benefit in the form of a 25€ voucher for shopping
  • An attractive subsidy for company pension schemes, including individual advice from an external service provider
  • A Deutschlandticket and JobRad offers for a comfortable commute to work
  • Flat hierarchies and open communication
  • A team kitchen and a canteen
  • Regular team events
  • 30 days of vacation (you can choose between 25 and 35 vacation days if desired) + 4 traditional holidays
  • Weekly fresh fruit as well as coffee, tea, and water as much as you like

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your informative application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.

NetCologne IT Services GmbH

Human Resources Department | Mia Kazmierzak & Elisa Zube

Adolf-Grimme-Allee 3 | 50829 Cologne

About us

We, NetCologne IT Services, are a subsidiary of the regional telecommunications provider NetCologne. As a reliable strategic partner from Cologne, we provide companies and schools with innovative ICT technologies and offer them advanced solutions for their digitalization.

From IT strategy consulting and implementation to service and support for complex IT infrastructures, we offer everything from a single source. In addition, we are responsible for taking over the IT operations of our customers according to the ITIL framework - through our Cologne service desk or on-site. From our modern, certified data center in Cologne, we offer innovative managed services, including individually tailored cloud computing solutions.

With our Education Services, we turn school IT into enterprise IT. From IT infrastructure to cloud services, identity management, hardware & software, to IT support, administration, and training. With us, teachers and students get everything for the modern classroom and thus have full control over digitalization.

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