DevOps Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Linux Environment | Location: Vienna | Full-time | Start: as soon as possible

Are you passionate about building reliable infrastructure and improving the way software is developed and deployed? At UBIMET, you will play a key role in evolving our DevOps environment, driving automation, containerization, and modern deployment practices. You will work closely with development teams to improve our infrastructure, establish efficient processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the platforms behind our weather services.

As a leading provider of meteorological services & solutions, UBIMET supports companies worldwide with highly accurate weather and climate data as well as intelligent decision-making tools. This enables our customers to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and successfully navigate the challenges of an increasingly dynamic and climate-conscious world — driving greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across industries.

Your role — Lead and evolve our DevOps infrastructure

• Spearhead the migration of our current VM stack to containerized & orchestrated environments using technologies like Podman, Elastic and Kubernetes.

• Design, implement, and manage automation processes for our infrastructure to boost efficiency and reliability (GitOps).

• Maintain and improve our CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.

• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, reliability, and security issues.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth migration and deployment of applications.

• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure effective knowledge sharing and compliance.

• Train the team around DevOps practices and methodology.

What you bring — Your profile

• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (Debian flavors preferred).

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Podman and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes in an high-availability environment.

• Experience with on-prem infrastructure and self-managed k8s clusters.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and a willingness to learn and document new knowledge and skills within Confluence.

• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

What we offer — A technical environment with impact

• Meaningful work: Contribute to systems that improve weather forecasting and support climate-related decision-making.

• High-performance tech focus: Work on complex, performance-critical systems with real-world impact.

• Stable development environment: Linux-based infrastructure designed for reliability and efficiency.

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with a clear focus on collaboration — at least 60% of your working time is spent in our Vienna office.

• Modern workplace: Work in a modern office in Vienna with a view over the New Danube — an inspiring environment for focused development.

• Team & culture: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a collaborative setup.

• Additional benefits: Annual public transport pass, health programs, and regular team events.

Interested? We look forward to your application

Do you want to apply your technical expertise to complex, meaningful challenges? Then we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and relevant documents via our online application tool. Our recruiting team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Salary

The annual gross salary for this position starts at €62,557.74 in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Depending on your experience and qualifications, we offer a significantly higher salary, with typical salaries starting at €70,000 gross per year.