Position Description: Epitec is seeking a visionary and experienced DevOps Engineer to take a leading role in architecting and operationalizing the DevOps strategy for our Automotive Client's business-critical API Gateway (Apigee). This is a unique chance to engineer robust, scalable solutions that will power seamless connectivity across our global operations, directly impacting how we innovate and serve our customers. If you're a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, is passionate about Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and genuinely excited to learn and adapt every single day, we invite you to help us build the future. What You'll Do: • Spearhead DevOps Evolution: Lead the engineering effort to re-imagine and modernize the DevOps tooling, processes, and operational mindset for our mission-critical Apigee API Gateway. • Champion Site Reliability (SRE): Design, build, evolve, and automate the production operations of our API Gateways, embedding SRE principles to ensure exceptional availability, performance, and efficiency. • Global Collaboration & On-Call: Actively participate in a global on-call rotation (currently 1 week every 10 weeks, in a "follow the sun" model), collaborating with a talented international team to ensure 24/7 operational excellence. • Drive Strategic Alignment: Work proactively across diverse organizational boundaries (engineering, product, security) to champion and implement the enterprise-wide DevOps API Gateway Strategy. • Build and Innovate: Develop robust application software and automation tooling leveraging cloud-native architectures across a full stack of technologies. • Embrace Quality-First Development: Utilize test-driven development (TDD) methodologies to deliver high-quality, resilient, and maintainable technical solutions. Skills Required: To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in modern DevOps practices and cloud technologies: • DevOps & CI/CD Mastery (5+ Years) • Distributed Systems & Cloud Expertise (5+ Years) • Demonstrable experience working within Agile methodologies and familiarity with tools like Jira, Rally, or similar. • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, GoLang, or C++, enabling you to build effective automation and tooling. Experience Required: • Proven experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Tekton, Jenkins), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), and advanced deployment techniques (blue/green, canary releases). • Deep understanding of REST API design, web service implementation, and experience with distributed architectures running on platforms like CloudRun, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Education Required: • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Education Preferred: • A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.