Role Overview
We are looking for a Freelance DevOps Engineer to join a large-scale telecommunications project within a Digital Factory environment. The role focuses on modernizing core systems by transitioning from legacy platforms to scalable microservices architectures, ensuring high availability and performance at scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments
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Support development teams with application deployment on cloud and container platforms (AWS, Kubernetes/OpenShift)
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Ensure reliable, automated deployments from development to production
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Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve delivery speed and system reliability
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Implement DevOps best practices (Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, logging)
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Manage and optimize containerized applications and microservices architectures
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure scalability and availability
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Contribute to platform services setup, including configuration and secrets management
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Drive continuous improvement in automation and deployment processes
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Support incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
Required Skills & Experience
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5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
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Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git-based pipelines)
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Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift
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Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
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Good understanding of microservices architectures
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Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Elasticsearch)
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Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Fluent German (mandatory) and strong English communication skills
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Ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams
Engagement Details
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Freelance / B2B
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Full-time
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Start: ASAP
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Location: Remote / EU
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Duration: 31 Dec 2026 - with 24 month extension
