DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) Retail7

GK is a a leading global developer and provider of standard and cloud-based solutions for the retail industry, with around 500,000 retail and payment installations in more than 60 countries. At GK, more than 1,250 employees worldwide work on solutions for an all-encompassing shopping experience, improving the relationship between customers and retailers every day. GK is a hidden champion headquartered in Schöneck in the Vogtland region of Germany, but has locations in Berlin, Paris and Johannesburg while maintaining a presence in 13 further international locations. Together, GK develops groundbreaking technologies for the retail industry of today and tomorrow. 

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Your responsibilities

• You develop automated processes for Continued Integration (CI) and Continued Deployment (CD) to make the availability of our platform even more efficient
• You manage and scale our servers, databases and networks to ensure that our cloud-based solutions are stable and reliable
• You continuously monitor our systems, recognise problems early and fix them quickly so that our team and our customers can work smoothly
• You ensure that our systems are always secure and performing to the highest standards for retail7
• You will work closely with our development teams to enable fast and efficient delivery of our software solution

Your profile

• You have several years of experience in DevOps and cloud technologies
• You are well versed in CI/CD processes and automation tools
• You have experience in infrastructure management and system monitoring
• You have strong problem-solving skills and a good understanding of system security
• You are a team player and enjoy working closely with developers

Techstack

Cloud technologies:
- Multi-cloud management with Rancher (AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean)
- Rancher / Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Infrastructure as code
CI/CD processes & automation:
- GitLab CI for continuous integration and continuous deployment
- Automation scripts with Bash, TypeScript
Infrastructure management, system monitoring, security:
- Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana
- Infrastructure management with Rancher / Kubernetes, Harbor
- Databases: PostgreSQL, SQLite

- Service management for: nginx, nodejs
- Tools such as Vault, KeyCloak
Collaboration & communication:

- Git for versioning and code collaboration

- JIRA, Confluence or for project management

- Microsoft Teams for cross-team communication

Your Benefits:

We want you to feel comfortable with us – both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer you a modern working environment with numerous benefits:

• Flexible Work & Security: Work in a way that suits you – with mobile working, flexible hours, and a permanent contract for a secure future.
• Fair Compensation & Pension Plan: In addition to a fair salary, you’ll benefit from a company pension scheme.
• Top Equipment & Mobility: Modern technology for your daily work, various mobility options, and convenient access to public transportation.
• Health & Wellbeing: Sports programs, preventive health measures, and wellness initiatives to support your wellbeing.
• Training & Development: Your career matters to us – with training sessions, e-learning, and individual development opportunities through our GK Academy.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Enjoy attractive discounts, corporate benefits, and our employee referral program.
• Community & Team Spirit: Experience a strong team culture through company events and shared activities.
• Culinary Offerings: Depending on the location, look forward to our cafeteria, a variety of food options, and our company restaurant at the headquarters.

You can find out more in our Active Balance program – we look forward to meeting you!