AFRA #140 Software Configuration Manager / DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) in ATS Environment

Project overview

Software Configuration Manager / DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) in ATS Environment

Contract Type: Permanent position, Partner or Freelance / Project contract

We are looking for a competent partner with whom we can jointly create an offer for comprehensive team staffing.

Project Period: from mid-2027 onwards (multi-year contract)

The subject of this specialized role is the automated build, release, and configuration management, as well as the hardened operation and tool lifecycle management of the DFS development environment for heterogeneous real-time systems (including radar data and flight plan data processing, electronic flight strips, and controller/tower systems).

Responsibilities

• System Automation: Conception and creation of automated installation and rollout procedures for Linux operating systems.
• Development Environment & Tool Operation: Provisioning, configuration, hardening, and administration of the central toolchain (OpenText Dimensions RM, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, HashiCorp Vault, Sonatype Nexus).
• Build & Configuration Management: Setup and maintenance of build pipelines and configuration scripts using GNU automake, Maven, Jenkins, Puppet, and Apache Camel.
• Databases & Monitoring: Provisioning and maintenance of relational databases (SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB) and implementation of system and protocol monitoring via SNMP.
• Change & Configuration Control: Seamless tracking of all system changes and Configuration Items (CIs) via MANTIS and IBM Rational Change.
• Safety, Governance & Security: Compliance with DPO processes, configuration management in accordance with the DFS-V model (DIN EN ISO 9001), EASA requirements, ED-153, and security according to BSI IT-Grundschutz.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements (Must-Have)

Desirable Additional Qualifications (Nice-to-Have / Interface to Software Development)

Contact & Application Deadlines

I look forward to your feedback.

• Professional Experience: Relevant practical experience in configuration management, build engineering, or DevOps infrastructures for Linux-based systems.
• Automation & Linux: In-depth knowledge of automated Linux OS rollout and build/automation tools (Puppet, Jenkins, GNU automake, Maven, Apache Camel, Apache HTTP Server).
• Toolchain & ALM: Solid administration and integration experience with OpenText Dimensions RM, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Vault, and Nexus.
• Databases & Protocols: Routine handling of SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB, and system monitoring via SNMP.
• Change Governance: Experience in formal Configuration Management (CM) and Change Tracking via MANTIS and IBM Rational Change.
• Standards & Regulations: Work experience according to the V-Modell, BSI-Grundschutz, and familiarity with processes of certified organizations (DPO / EASA).
• Mandatory Prerequisites:
• Valid security clearance (ZÜP) according to § 7 LuftSiG (or demonstrable prerequisites for immediate issuance).
• Language Skills: Very good German and English, spoken and written.
• Experience at the interface to HMI/controller workstation systems (e.g., electronic flight strips, ATIS, NOTAMs).
• Basic understanding of C++ / Qt or web technologies (Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS).
• Exposure to flight safety standards such as ED-153 and OWASP-ASVS.
• Profile submission for pre-selection: by 13.11.2026 at 10 AM at the latest

Project details

Germany (Tower locations / Remote by arrangement)

• Start: 2027-06
• Duration: 36 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Langen, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German, English