Senior Cloud & Data Platform Engineer

• Build and operate a standardized, cloud-based data lake in Azure

• Design and implement cloud architecture in Azure, including networking, IAM, cost management, and governance

• Provide secure and efficient Python development environments for data and engineering teams

• Build and maintain data pipelines and system interfaces

• Establish and further develop an Infrastructure-as-Code foundation using Terraform or Bicep

• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes

• Automate recurring infrastructure and operational tasks

• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability across all platform components

• Manage operational information security across the cloud landscape, including identity, secrets, and access reviews

• Collaborate with the KRITIS/ISO specialist on audit preparation and implementation

• Contribute to meeting regulatory requirements in the energy sector, particularly KRITIS and NIS2

• Support the ongoing development of Jira, Confluence, HubSpot, and Microsoft 365

• Contribute to the department’s strategic direction

• Assume operational responsibility and technical ownership for Azure, data, and business platforms

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or IT Engineer with a clear focus on cloud technologies

• Solid experience with Azure, ideally demonstrated through hands‑on projects or certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) and CI/CD

• Strong Python skills for infrastructure, automation, and data-related use cases

• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Lake, Databricks, or Synapse—or a clear willingness to learn them

• Familiarity with modern collaboration tools such as Atlassian products and Microsoft 365

• German at C1/C2 level

• Good command of English, at least B2 level

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new topics

• Independent, diligent, and proactive working style

• Pragmatic and down-to-earth approach

• Clear communication, including with colleagues without a deep technical background

• Nice to have: Experience in scale‑up or startup environments involving greenfield platform development

• Nice to have: Exposure to KRITIS, NIS2, or ISO 27001, particularly in the energy sector

• Nice to have: Container/Kubernetes experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and operating cloud-based data lakes in Azure, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Bicep, and managing CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in Python for automation and data-related tasks, with a strong focus on security and compliance in the energy sector.

Certifications & Qualifications

• AZ-104

• AZ-305

Tools & Technologies

• Jira

• Confluence

• HubSpot

• Microsoft 365

• Terraform

• Bicep