Lead Engineer Cloud Application Operations & Maintenance (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive activities in the area of cloud application operations in close collaboration with senior engineers and relevant stakeholders
- Ensure the stable and reliable operation of cloud-based applications and services (AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud), supporting incident, problem, and change management processes
- Take ownership of critical incidents (P1/P2), lead root cause analysis (RCA), and drive sustainable remediation actions
- Plan, coordinate, and execute application and platform updates (e.g., releases, middleware, databases, Kubernetes-based deployments), including initial application rollouts
- Define, coordinate, and ensure execution of testing activities in the context of releases and changes (integration, regression, and acceptance testing)
- Collaborate closely with development and IT teams to ensure testable, stable, and production-ready deployments
- Support the refinement and implementation of NIS2-related requirements, particularly in areas such as operational security, monitoring, incident reporting, and risk management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, stability, and performance optimization of applications
- Monitor and report on KPIs and SLAs, ensuring transparency and service quality
- Align with internal and external stakeholders (DevOps, development, architecture, security, customers) to ensure efficient delivery and operations
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of ITIL/ITSM processes and service management workflows
Profile
- Experience in cloud application operations, DevOps, or IT operations
- Proven experience in coordinating complex technical topics or deliveries (without direct people management responsibility)
- Strong experience operating cloud-based applications on at least one of the following platforms: AWS, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud
- Solid knowledge of Linux-based environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Hands-on experience with incident, problem, and change management in production environments
- Experience with application updates, release management, and lifecycle processes
- Understanding of testing in an operations context (integration testing, system validation, release verification)
- Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of security and compliance practices, ideally in the context of NIS2, ISO27001, or similar frameworks
- Experience with monitoring, observability, and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, CI/CD)
Benefits
- We will create a candidate profile containing your strengths and potential and thus increase your chance of being placed in a position
- We will give you valuable tips and feedback on your application documents and interviews
- You will work in an international environment
- Interesting assignments at renowned national and international companies
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
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Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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