Hybrid Senior Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure

at carmasec GmbH & Co. KG

• Job title: Senior Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: €57,200 - €90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Essen, Germany

About the role

• Senior Cloud Engineer managing Azure cloud infrastructure projects for a cybersecurity consultancy. Focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• You independently lead client projects focused on designing and implementing cloud infrastructures and on the subsequent development of the systems.
• You develop and provision new cloud resources and services in Azure using appropriate automation.
• You drive innovative cloud topics forward and support internal efforts to expand our cloud and cloud security portfolio.
• You optimize existing cloud infrastructures by conducting performance analyses, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing appropriate adjustments.

Requirements

• You have expert knowledge in designing, integrating, and operating cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure.
• You have solid experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, or OpenTofu) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes or Nomad).
• You use automation tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, or Azure DevOps) as part of your daily workflow.
• You have experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash or Python).
• You hold cloud provider certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or Microsoft AZ-305) or plan to obtain them.
• You have experience working on client projects and managing internal project teams.

Benefits

• Self-fulfillment: Freedom to experiment, an open error culture, and the opportunity to help shape company structures are part of our everyday work.
• Your path to expertise: Our experienced colleagues support you in your personal and professional development.
• Flexible working hours: Work during your most productive times and plan private commitments flexibly. Overtime is compensated.
• Additional benefits: You can choose from various options such as a Germany job ticket, Urban Sports Club membership, childcare support, or a company bike (JobRad).
• Training: We invest in your development through regular training and recognized certifications.
• Individual hardware selection: You decide which hardware you want to use.
• Low travel requirements: We work remotely or from our offices in Cologne or Essen. On-site client meetings are the exception.
• Team building: Our monthly Open Space supports creative collaboration on current topics. Regular events (e.g., joint workations, summer parties, or Christmas parties) are planned and implemented by the team.
• Workation: Combine work and travel or take an extended break as part of a sabbatical.
• Vacation: 30 days of vacation per year and special leave for important occasions.