Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Contract – Onsite Munich)
Duration:
Initial 12-Month Contract
Location:
Munich, Germany (Onsite)
Client:
Global IT Consulting Firm
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Type:
Freelance / B2B Contract (e.g., German Selbständiger)
🚀 Join a High-Impact DevOps Project in Munich
A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced
DevOps Engineer
to drive infrastructure automation, Kubernetes operations, and cloud-native deployments for a mission-critical European enterprise program. This 12-month onsite engagement offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-availability environment alongside a top-tier international engineering team.
If you're a hands-on DevOps expert who thrives in fast-paced environments, values ownership, and is passionate about system reliability and automation, this role is for you.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain
production-grade Kubernetes clusters
(kubelet, controller, scheduler, etc.)
Extend Kubernetes functionality using
CRDs, CNI, CSI
, and manage workloads via kubectl, k9s, etc.
Automate infrastructure tasks using
Bash or Python
Operate and troubleshoot
Linux systems and networks
at scale
Perform advanced traffic/log analysis using tools like tcpdump, dig, netstat
Implement and support
service mesh technologies
(e.g.,
Envoy, Istio
)
Manage
SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles
and secure services with OpenSSL
Support physical and virtual infrastructure: ILO, serial consoles, cabling
Configure and manage
Cisco switches
, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, LLDP, VxLAN overlays
Integrate with
Windows infrastructure
including AD, GPOs, and ADFS
Apply
SRE and DevOps practices
to improve observability, automation, and system resilience
Collaborate with developers, architects, and security engineers to streamline CI/CD workflows
✅ Requirements
Proven experience in
DevOps/Kubernetes
environments
Strong
Linux system administration
and
network troubleshooting
Skills
Proficiency in
infrastructure automation
(Bash, Python, etc.)
Deep understanding of
containerized systems
, networking, and security
Experience with
service mesh
, proxies, and observability tooling
Familiarity with
on-prem and hybrid cloud
setups
Exposure to
CI/CD pipelines
, GitOps, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
Solid grasp of
high-availability systems
and production support best practices
📄 Contract Details
Location:
Munich, Germany (Onsite only)
Duration:
12 months, likely extension
Engagement Type:
Freelance / B2B (e.g., Selbständiger)
🌍 Why Apply?
Work onsite with one of the world’s most respected consultancies and make a real impact on modern infrastructure projects. This is your chance to work with advanced Kubernetes and DevOps tooling in a collaborative, tech-forward environment.
➡️ Apply now and become a key player in shaping resilient, scalable infrastructure in the heart of Europe.