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PALTRON

Lead Cloud Engineer

PALTRON

. Build cloud infrastructures and resources in Microsoft Azure for customers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCologne • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD processes. Possesses excellent communication skills in both German and English, enabling effective collaboration with customers and team members.

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Microsoft Azure Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure As Code (Terraform)CI/CD ProcessesNetworking And SecurityDatabricks Experience

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Hard Skills
Cloud Infrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure As CodeTerraformCI/CD ImplementationNetworkingSecurityData IntegrationCloud ArchitectureDevOps PrinciplesCloud Engineering
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer EngagementTeam SupportComplex Topic Explanation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft AzureTerraformDatabricksAWSSnowflake
Industry Keywords
Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure As CodeCI/CDDevOpsConsulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudSnowflakeTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build cloud infrastructures and resources in Microsoft Azure for customers
  • Connect networks and data sources and integrate them into the overall architecture
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, including deployments
  • Establish clean and robust CI/CD processes
  • Provide technical leadership for the growing cloud team, currently consisting of three engineers
  • Develop standards and best practices for cloud projects
  • Further develop the cloud division and contribute new ideas to the service offering
  • Identify opportunities and potential for customers
  • Work closely with Data & AI Engineers
  • Seamlessly integrate cloud infrastructure, Databricks data platforms, and AI solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
  • 4–5 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, ideally with a focus on Microsoft Azure
  • Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps principles
  • Good understanding of networking, security, and connecting data sources in cloud environments
  • Experience with Databricks is a major plus
  • Knowledge of AWS or Snowflake is welcome
  • Consulting experience is highly desirable
  • Willingness to work directly with customers
  • Leadership experience is not required; willingness to take responsibility and support the professional development of others
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex topics clearly and understandably
  • Very good German language skills (native speaker or documented C1 level)
  • Good command of English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment contract
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Projects with real impact instead of busywork
  • Work with modern Data & AI technologies such as Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
  • Opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow
  • Choice between a JobRad bicycle leasing benefit and the Deutschlandticket
  • 3 days of remote work per week
  • Modern office with two office spaces in the heart of Cologne-Ehrenfeld
  • On-site gym
  • Personal training every other Tuesday after work with a personal trainer
  • Professional espresso machine for coffee
  • Short communication channels, flat hierarchies, and genuine responsibility
  • Collaborative teamwork and knowledge sharing
  • Project assignments carried out together as a team whenever possible
  • Drive internal projects and innovative data products forward
  • Long travel times are avoided wherever possible