DevOps Engineer for Testing – Naval IT Systems (m/f/d)
GlobalTech Recruitment GmbH
Ansprechpartner: Damien Taggart
Kiel, Deutschland
Beschreibung
Location: Kiel, Germany
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 24 months
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Home Office: Approximately 60% remote / 40% on-site
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer for Testing to join an agile development team working on naval communication and IT systems.
The role focuses on the development and operation of automated test environments, with particular emphasis on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, virtualisation and CI/CD infrastructure.
You will take ownership of development-side HIL test systems and contribute to integrating them into the wider test automation strategy. You will also help build and optimise the infrastructure required to execute automated tests efficiently and reliably.
Junior candidates are explicitly welcome. The role offers an opportunity to develop your DevOps and test automation expertise while actively contributing to the team's testing strategy.
Work as part of an agile development team delivering systems in the field of naval communications.
Take ownership of development-side Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems.
Integrate HIL systems into the broader test automation strategy and test processes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's test infrastructure.
Administer and expand virtualised test environments in line with the overall test system strategy.
Build, maintain and optimise GitLab Runner pipelines.
- Developand improve CI/CD workflows for automated testing.
- Use automation tools and scripting to increase efficiency across the test infrastructure.
- Support the reliable execution of automated test processes.
- Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Information Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
- Practical experience with Linux operating systems.
- Good Python programming skills.
- Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies/software.
- Practical experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience specifically with GitLab Runner.
- Experience with version control systems.
- Knowledge of GitLab or GitHub is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
- Comfortable working in collaborative, sprint-based development teams.
- Good written and spoken German and English.
- Ability to communicate clearly in a technical and collaborative environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is genuinely interested in test environments, DevOps and test automation.
- Wants to actively contribute to and shape the team's test strategy.
- Works independently, systematically and with a strong focus on achieving results.
- Communicates openly and proactively.
- Enjoys working collaboratively within an agile team.
- Is motivated to learn and develop their technical skills.
Junior profiles are explicitly welcome. Previous experience with every aspect of the role is not required where there is a strong technical foundation, motivation and willingness to learn.
The position is based in Kiel, Germany.
Candidates based in or near Kiel are strongly preferred, as the team meets regularly on short notice and values direct, in-person collaboration.
The first four weeks are fully on-site for onboarding. Following the onboarding period, the expected working model is approximately 60% remote and 40% on-site.
Regular presence in Kiel remains an important part of the role.
Contract
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 24 months
- Working hours: 40 hours/week
- Working pattern: Monday–Friday
- Location: Kiel, Germany
- Type: AUG TEMP CONTRACT
- Remote working: Approximately 60% after onboarding