IT Cloud Engineer AWS

Job Role

IT Cloud Engineer AWS Reference Number: 2941 Contract Type: Regular Working Time: Full-Time Hannover Re – as one of the world’s leading reinsurers, we provide coverage for the risks of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our strength? Connecting Power: Within our global team of around 4,000 colleagues, we bring together knowledge, perspectives and a strong sense of responsibility. We rely on one another, challenge ourselves and continuously develop both our services and our products. Whether working with risk calculation models, developing digital tools or creating pragmatic solutions for our clients: here, you can contribute your expertise and actively shape what comes next.

Responsibilities

• You maintain and further develop our AWS cloud platform – from infrastructure to automation using Python, CDK, and Terraform.
• You actively shape our global AWS Landing Zone and contribute new ideas.
• In doing so, you work closely with internal and external DevOps teams to implement innovative cloud concepts.
• You ensure security and compliance – for example, using the CIS framework – and advise developers during onboarding and on new cloud features.
• As part of incident, problem, and change management, you handle requests and incident reports.
• You act as a supplier manager for service providers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Degree in (business) informatics or a comparable qualification, e.g. as an IT specialist
• Proven experience working with cloud‑based AWS infrastructures
• Understanding of network environments and enthusiasm for agile projects (Scrum, Kanban)
• Knowledge of automation and templating
• Business‑fluent German and English for communication and support with internal and external customers and colleagues
• You are eager to learn and curious, quickly grasp complex topics, and enjoy working in a team to develop and refine solutions together

Culture & Values

We are somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome!

Benefits & Perks

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company’s success
• Worry‑free Relocation: Wrap‑around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e‑learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
• Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
• Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
• Corporate Fitness: Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well‑known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

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Engel Schiemann | Hannover Re |