Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Ansible, Docker, and cloud services (AWS), treating infrastructure like a software project — version-controlled, tested, and reviewable
Develop internal tools and automation in Python or Bash to streamline deployments, monitoring, and data workflows
Own CI/CD pipelines — set up, improve, and maintain continuous integration and deployment processes so our teams can ship with confidence
Manage and optimize databases (MySQL) including backups, performance tuning, and query optimization
Operate and improve our Linux-based server infrastructure, including our on-premise Proxmox environment and cloud resources
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure high availability and fast incident response (e.g. Grafana, NewRelic)
Strengthen security and compliance — from firewall management and system hardening to access control and update policies
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Product to support data pipelines, internal tools, and deployment workflows

Solid fundamentals in Linux system administration (Debian/Ubuntu, shell scripting, systemd)
Understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, reverse proxies)
Practical experience with at least some of: Ansible, Docker, Git, CI/CD tools
Programming skills in Python or Bash — you're comfortable writing more than just one-off scripts
Experience with or strong interest in MySQL (administration, queries, performance)
A DevOps mindset: you think in automation, reproducibility, and continuous improvement
Interest in modern infrastructure topics like containerization, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native architectures
Bonus: experience with tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Vercel, Proxmox, or monitoring stacks
You work independently, take ownership, and enjoy solving problems across the full stack
Good spoken and written English; German is a plus but not required.

A well-funded, profitable company in Germany with startup energy and a competitive salary
A real DevOps role — not a sysadmin job in disguise. You'll write code, build tools, and shape our infrastructure
Entrepreneurial culture where ownership and initiative are encouraged
Modern tech stack: Proxmox, AWS, Ansible, Docker, Python, MySQL, Next.js ecosystem
Opportunity to grow into Senior DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE roles
Flexible working environment based in Osnabrück
Open to candidates in Portugal for remote collaboration

Junior DevOps Engineer

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