Senior Consultant, DevOps, Cloud Engineer

XAAS

. Advising customers on cloud architectures, DevOps strategies, and platform concepts .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 €75,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and DevOps strategies, with a strong focus on designing and integrating cloud service management platforms. Proficient in translating business requirements into technical solutions while providing leadership in complex consulting projects.

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Cloud ArchitectureDevOps StrategiesKubernetes (OpenShift, Rancher)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)Security Architectures (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Service ManagementCI/CD DesignArchitecture DocumentationProgramming (Python, Go, Java)Architecture Frameworks (arc42, TOGAF)

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam PlayerProactive Knowledge SharingService-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

GitLab CIAWSAzureGCPOpenStack

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified SysOps AdministratorAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)PRINCE2 Agile FoundationITIL Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Consulting ExperienceRegulated IndustriesCloud Brokerage PlatformsMonitoring and LoggingGovernance Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesOpenShiftOpenStackPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising customers on cloud architectures, DevOps strategies, and platform concepts
Designing and supporting the development of cloud service management platforms, including their integration into existing operations and governance models
Designing target architectures for CI/CD, container, and infrastructure environments
Translating business requirements into technical concepts
Advising on the adoption of DevOps practices, platform engineering approaches, and self-service models
Developing architecture decision records, reference architectures, and governance concepts for monitoring, logging, and security in multicloud environments
Facilitating architecture workshops and presentations for executive-level stakeholders
Convincing IT leaders and technical teams of the value of architectural concepts
Providing technical leadership in complex consulting projects
Contributing to the strategic development of the cloud and DevOps consulting portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree, for example in computer science or business information systems, or an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience
Several years of consulting experience as a cloud or DevOps architect, ideally in regulated industries
In-depth conceptual understanding of cloud service management and brokerage platforms, as well as experience integrating them into complex IT environments
Strong architectural knowledge of Kubernetes (OpenShift, Rancher), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), GitLab CI, AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack
Experience designing security architectures and identity concepts using OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML
Experience with architecture frameworks such as arc42 or TOGAF, as well as creating architecture documentation and decision records
Programming knowledge in Python, Go, or Java
Excellent communication and presentation skills in German (C2) and English (at least B2)
Hands-on mentality, high self-motivation, and a service-oriented mindset
Team player with strong documentation skills and a proactive approach to knowledge sharing
Active interest in trends in cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering
Certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, or ITIL Practitioner are optional and may also be obtained after joining

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first company
Flexible work arrangements
40-hour workweek
Overtime tracked and compensated with time off or payment
Modern office with free drinks
Height-adjustable desks
Regular team and company-wide meetings and events
Employer-paid professional development and training
Urban Sports Club membership
Corporate Benefits platform
Low employee turnover and opportunities for continued development