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.