Senior DevOps Engineer – Java Software Development

FourEnergy GmbH

Consultant role with DevOps focus at FourEnergy GmbH supporting software development projects for clients. Requires extensive experience with modern Java ecosystem and agile methodologies.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSDockerJavaKubernetesLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a consultant, you contribute hands-on expertise directly in projects and consistently impress stakeholders.
As a DevOps specialist, you own the operational perspective and support the entire development lifecycle for our clients with passion and commitment.
You are passionate about automation and will automate build, test and deployment processes immediately.
You master Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to automate infrastructure management almost like magic.
You take care of alerting, monitoring and tracing with dedication to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Your teamwork is particularly important with developers and testers in agile, cross-functional teams working according to Scrum or Kanban.
Your proactive and independent working style ensures the smooth operation of the applications you help develop.
You represent the operational perspective confidently and persuasively to development teams, product owners and other project stakeholders, making a tangible difference.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of experience in DevOps, with prior experience in software development
Completed degree in IT or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
Experience with: Java, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Linux, Docker, SRE
Strong knowledge in implementing CI/CD pipelines as well as developing and deploying Java and web applications
Familiar with microservice architectures and API design (REST, messaging)
Basic understanding of network infrastructure (routing, load balancing, DNS)
Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills and an open attitude toward colleagues and clients; enjoyment of consulting work
Business-fluent German and good English
Goal-oriented, structured, independent and solution-focused approach to work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Not just a buzzword: remote work, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and workation
Very attractive compensation with growth prospects, discounts via Corporate Benefits, and support for private retirement planning
Individual development opportunities and modern equipment (including for your home office) are a given
Regional afterworks, three days off-site with the whole crew, family events for all ages, digital game nights and remote coffee breaks so you feel part of the 4E family from day one
The obligatory fruit bowl plus a hot and cold drinks flat in the office are included; Wellpass supports your fitness needs
Discounted Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass) and company rail trips — our contribution to a responsible approach to the future

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Hard Skills & Tools

DevOpsJavaKubernetesTerraformAnsibleGitLabLinuxDockerCI/CD pipelinesmicroservice architectures

Soft Skills

communication skillsteamworkproactive working styleindependent working stylesolution-focused approachgoal-orientedstructuredopen attitude

Certifications

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