Level: Senior

Job Field: IT, DevOps, Test/QA

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent employment

Location: Stuttgart

Working Model: Onsite

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop highly automated cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines, establish quality assurance processes, and implement monitoring solutions for safety-critical software.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

As a (Senior) DevOps & QA Engineer, you are the key enabler for our entire development team. You not only build the highly automated cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines but also establish the processes and frameworks that ensure the highest software quality. Your work allows us to develop quickly and agilely without ever compromising the security and reliability of our mission-critical systems.
As a (Senior) DevOps & QA Engineer, you are responsible for the (architecture and) deployment of the (business-critical) infrastructure and quality frameworks that secure our AI applications. You build highly automated cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines and establish the processes that guarantee the highest software quality. Your work enables our entire development team to operate with high speed and agility without compromising the security and reliability of our mission-critical systems.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (& Architecture): Design, construction, and management of our sovereign cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Ansible (Senior Level: Setting standards for automation and security)
CI/CD & Automation Strategy: Design, development, and optimization of our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., with GitHub Actions) for a fully automated, seamless build, test, and deployment chain
Holistic Testing Strategy & Automation: Implementation of a comprehensive testing strategy and development of automated test frameworks (unit, integration, E2E tests) to embed a Quality-First culture
Monitoring, Reliability & SRE Leadership: Implementation of comprehensive monitoring systems (e.g., with Prometheus, Grafana) for proactive system health and performance monitoring as well as further development of best practices in the field of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Security & Compliance by Design: Integration of security scans and compliance checks deep into the pipeline ("Security-by-Design") as a key authority for system security
Mentoring & Technical Leadership (Senior Level): They promote other engineers regarding best practices in the DevOps/SRE culture, establish technical standards, and provide professional guidance to the team.
Our Senior Engineers are responsible for the architectural foundation, but never lose sight of practical application: they bridge the gap between strategic design and passionate hands-on automation within the team.

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Our expectations of you

Education

A degree in Computer Science or a related field (ideally with a Master's or PhD for the senior position).

Qualifications

In-depth (Senior Level: comprehensive, authoritative) knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Solid knowledge (Senior Level: Expert level) of common test frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Pytest) and deep familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
A strong 'Automate everything' mentality, combined with an unwavering commitment to quality, system reliability, and security.
Fluent in German and English

Experience

Extensive (Senior Level: proven, several years of) experience as a DevOps, Cloud, or QA Automation Engineer
Senior level: experience in mentoring colleagues and establishing best practices in a DevOps/SRE culture

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What we offer

The unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems at a globally leading aerospace company
An inspiring work environment that combines the innovative spirit of a startup with the expertise of an established technology hub
A team of brilliant minds working together on a grand vision for Europe's technological sovereignty
An attractive salary, flexible working hours, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Airbus Group