Senior Cloud & Data Platform Engineer

Stellenbeschreibung:

Build and operate a standardized, cloud-based data lake in Azure
Design and implement cloud architecture in Azure, including networking, IAM, cost management, and governance
Provide secure and efficient Python development environments for data and engineering teams
Build and maintain data pipelines and system interfaces
Establish and further develop an Infrastructure-as-Code foundation using Terraform or Bicep
Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Automate recurring infrastructure and operational tasks
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability across all platform components
Manage operational information security across the cloud landscape, including identity, secrets, and access reviews
Collaborate with the KRITIS/ISO specialist on audit preparation and implementation
Contribute to meeting regulatory requirements in the energy sector, particularly KRITIS and NIS2
Support the ongoing development of Jira, Confluence, HubSpot, and Microsoft 365
Contribute to the department’s strategic direction
Assume operational responsibility and technical ownership for Azure, data, and business platforms

Requirements

Professional experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or IT Engineer with a clear focus on cloud technologies
Solid experience with Azure, ideally demonstrated through hands‑on projects or certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) and CI/CD
Strong Python skills for infrastructure, automation, and data-related use cases
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Lake, Databricks, or Synapse—or a clear willingness to learn them
Familiarity with modern collaboration tools such as Atlassian products and Microsoft 365
German at C1/C2 level
Good command of English, at least B2 level
Curiosity and willingness to learn new topics
Independent, diligent, and proactive working style
Pragmatic and down-to-earth approach
Clear communication, including with colleagues without a deep technical background
Nice to have: Experience in scale‑up or startup environments involving greenfield platform development
Nice to have: Exposure to KRITIS, NIS2, or ISO 27001, particularly in the energy sector
Nice to have: Container/Kubernetes experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and operating cloud-based data lakes in Azure, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Bicep, and managing CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in Python for automation and data-related tasks, with a strong focus on security and compliance in the energy sector.