About The Company
Strauss GmbH & Co. KG is a forward-thinking technology company based in Freigericht near Frankfurt am Main, specializing in innovative solutions at the intersection of human and robotic collaboration. Renowned for setting new standards in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, Strauss invests heavily in the technical conception of its brand presence across all devices and in the continuous development of tailor-made IT solutions for its enterprise resource planning systems. The company fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment, emphasizing long-term relationships, employee development, and a vibrant corporate culture. With top-tier infrastructure, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to health and well-being, Strauss is dedicated to maintaining its position as a leader in technological innovation and employee satisfaction.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) to join our vibrant "IT-Village" in Freigericht. As a key member of our IT team, you will be responsible for designing, operating, and optimizing our deployment and infrastructure processes within a modern, agile environment. Your expertise will ensure that our applications, services, and data platforms run reliably, scalably, and with high availability across private cloud and on-premise environments. You will play a crucial role in automating deployment pipelines, managing security protocols, and maintaining system health through monitoring and logging. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to the digital transformation initiatives that keep Strauss at the forefront of Industry 4.0 innovation.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or private cloud infrastructure. Proficiency with tools such as Ansible, ArgoCD, TeamCity, and Octopus is essential. You should be familiar with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes, as well as monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Jaeger. Experience in managing databases (MS SQL, MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis) and supporting Data Warehouses and BI tools such as Tableau, Reporting Services, Snowflake, and DWH is required. Knowledge of network and security infrastructure—DNS, load balancers, firewalls, WAF, TLS certificates, and Vault—is also necessary. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash, along with experience using version control and collaboration tools like Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira, are expected. Excellent communication skills in both German and English (minimum B2 level) are vital for effective collaboration within our international team. Candidates must possess a valid work permit for Germany and, if applicable, a residence permit.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Designing, deploying, and maintaining our infrastructure and deployment pipelines in a hybrid cloud environment.
- Ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our applications and data platforms.
- Automating CI/CD workflows, handling provisioning, configuration, and system updates to streamline operations.
- Managing backup, cleanup, and decommissioning processes.
- Overseeing internal and external certificates to ensure compliance and security.
- Collaborating with development teams to optimize monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting systems.
- Implementing security policies and best practices for network security, firewall management, TLS, and Vault.
- Supporting database management and BI solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability for reporting and analytics.
Your proactive approach and problem-solving skills will contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and operational excellence.
Benefits
At Strauss, we believe in taking care of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, well-being, and professional growth. We operate a hybrid working model combining office and remote work, providing flexibility to balance work and personal life. Our competitive package includes:
- 30 days of vacation
- Holiday and Christmas bonuses
- Employee discounts
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Massage and meditation sessions during breaks
- Health initiatives (Strauss Care) encompassing physiotherapy, medication delivery, and occupational pension schemes
- Regular social events like open-air barbecues and Christmas parties
- The Strauss Nest, where children can be looked after during working hours
- Top-quality catering
- Employee recognition programs
- A culture that values enthusiasm, openness, and teamwork
Equal Opportunity
Strauss GmbH & Co. KG is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and drives our success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to supporting your professional growth within an equitable environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a pioneering company, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team.
