Lead Cloud Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

At Mimacom, we are always one step ahead. We develop digital products that enable companies to achieve faster, simpler, and more impressive results, be it in banking, retail, manufacturing, life sciences, or other areas. Currently, our software solutions shape the lives of 50 million users every day.

Behind each of our products is a brilliant group of people who share the same values and work together to develop solutions for real problems. Join Mimacom as a Lead Cloud Automation Engineer (m/f/d) and let's create something amazing together!

What you will do:

As a Lead Cloud Automation Engineer (m/f/d), you will support several development teams in delivering valuable and high-performance features in the shortest possible time. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud-native architectures with a focus on security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Your core tasks include:

• Cloud Architecture & Automation: Development and implementation of scalable, high-performance cloud architectures that balance quality, security, and cost. Promotion of an "automation-first" approach for infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and operational processes with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD Best Practices.
• Cloud Transformation & Strategy: Advising our clients on the conception and architecture of cloud platforms with AWS, Azure, GCP, STACKIT, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Kubermatic, Docker, Kafka, ELK, HashiCorp tools, etc. Leading and implementing cloud transformation projects to enable companies to get the best possible benefit from cloud-native technologies, while ensuring cost and operational efficiency.
• Cloud Platforms: Conception, development, and further development of cloud platforms – from the initial Proof of Concept (PoC) phase to productive enterprise use. Supporting high-traffic workloads and large development teams through self-service platforms that are secure, resilient, and cost-efficient.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Mentoring and empowering other Cloud Engineers to foster a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement. Imparting DevOps and Platform Engineering best practices to ensure efficient and reliable application delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Developing and implementing cloud-native strategies aligned with customer needs and current industry trends. Evaluating and introducing new cloud technologies to ensure that the best tools, platforms, and methods are used for cloud-native application delivery. Defining and promoting best practices for cloud adoption, security, and scalability.

What you need:

Do you enjoy working in international, cross-functional teams? Do you have an analytical mindset that helps you debug complex distributed applications? Perfect! Here's what we're looking for:

• 6+ years of experience with AWS or Azure as well as profound knowledge of Kubernetes core concepts and experience with container platforms and their ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of Microservices, Cloud-Native Architectures, and Java Runtime Environments (you won't program in Java, but operate and optimize applications).
• Hands-on mentality and an ownership mindset to align teams for long-term operational excellence in the cloud.
• Strong communication and moderation skills to align stakeholders, present ideas effectively, and drive cloud adoption.
• The ability to translate technical solutions into business value and support clients in strategic cloud decisions.
• Experience in platform teams that provide infrastructure and automation for development teams.
• Knowledge of TCO calculations, IT roadmapping, and project estimations to support business-driven cloud strategies.

Bonus:

• Deep understanding of Cloud-Native security principles.
• Experience with production systems in Chinese cloud regions.
• Practical experience with Cloud Foundry, STACKIT, Kubermatic, or VMware Tanzu.

What awaits you:

As part of our team, we offer you a variety of benefits to support your personal and professional development. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Own & Shape the Future of Cloud Platforms: Drive cloud automation strategies and influence important decisions for cloud adoption in large companies.
• Impact: Work with leading companies on business-critical cloud platforms and solve complex challenges with real added value.
• Modern Tech-Stack: Implement best practices and standards and work with technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Career Development & Training: Personal development, career paths, workshops, conferences, innovation projects, certifications, and more!
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, hybrid and remote work.
• Company Culture: Open communication & feedback culture, annual performance and salary reviews, high quality focus, cool events ("Thirsty Thursday", Mimacom Friday, Hackathons, Teambuilding, etc.).
• Further Benefits: 30 days of vacation per year, Workation options, Choose your own device (Mac or Windows), monthly communication allowance of €50, Corporate Benefits, subsidized company pension.