DevOps Platform Engineer – Telecommunications

Project overview

For a renowned client in the telecommunications industry, we are looking for an experienced DevOps Platform Engineer to support an agile platform team as part of a service contract. In this role, you will take responsibility for building, operating, and continuously optimizing a stable, scalable, and secure cloud platform. You will work closely with the Developer Experience team, design golden paths for developers, and provide a reliable self-service infrastructure.

Framework Conditions:

Skills

• Project Duration: Immediate (asap) until 31.12.2026 (option for extension; long-term collaboration of at least 2 years is aimed for)
• Volume: Fulltime
• Location: Cologne and Remote
• Remote: Up to 90% remote share possible upon agreement (on-site/remote ratio adjustable)
• Development and operation of Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS) to provide a reliable, self-service-capable platform for development teams
• Taking overall responsibility for the platform – from infrastructure and observability to security
• Automation of infrastructure and deployments (Infrastructure as Code)
• Setup and expansion of observability stacks with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Thanos, and CloudWatch
• Close collaboration with the Developer Experience team to optimize the developer journey and create golden paths
• Continuous improvement of the platform regarding performance, security, scalability, and developer experience
• Transparent and understandable documentation of work results
• Participation in on-call duty to ensure reliable platform operation outside of regular working hours
• Demonstrable, productive experience in the support and administration of Kubernetes clusters
• Sound knowledge of the AWS ecosystem (especially EC2, VPCs, IAM, EKS, S3, and Lambda)
• Openness to future multi-cloud scenarios
• Practical experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong service understanding with a focus on self-service, developer experience, and internal quality
• Passion for automating processes and stabilizing complex systems
• Team-oriented way of working, enjoyment of knowledge transfer, and humor in everyday work
• Willingness to take responsibility, including participation in on-call duty
• Excellent German language skills (minimum C1 level)

Project details

• Start: 26.10.2026
• Duration: 31.12.2026
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: 50667 Köln, DE
• Languages: German