Freelance DevOps Engineer
Contract: 6 months initially (with possible extension)
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote (occasional on-site work, ~1 day/month in Frankfurt or Berlin)
Eligibility: Must have the right to work as a freelancer in the EU
About the Role
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a distributed engineering team supporting the design, implementation, and optimisation of modern development and deployment pipelines. The ideal contractor will bring hands-on experience with DevOps tooling and practices, a strong technical background, and a collaborative mindset to help streamline software delivery processes.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and related automation workflows
Manage and optimise artifact/image registries and associated DevOps infrastructure
Translate high-level architectural concepts into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
Collaborate within Agile (Scrum) teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Support engineering processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Must-Have Experience
Proven background in Software or DevOps Engineering, delivering and maintaining technical solutions in production environments
Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms and artifact management tools, such as:
Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Artifactory, Nexus
Proficiency in at least one automation or infrastructure programming language, such as:
Python, Go, Java, Bash, PowerShell
Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure, scalable, and robust systems
Experience working in Agile (Scrum) environments and contributing to engineering processes
Must-Have Language Skills
Fluent English (written and spoken, minimum B2 level)
Preferred Experience
Involvement in the architecture and design of internal platforms or developer tooling
Familiarity with containerization (e.g. Docker) and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Contract Details
Duration: 6 months initially
Engagement: Freelance / B2B
Location: Remote (with monthly on-site collaboration in Frankfurt or Berlin)
Availability: Immediate start preferred
