Senior DevOps Engineer

UBIMET, based in Vienna, Austria, is a pioneering force in the global weather services sector, establishing industry benchmarks through its innovative solutions, unparalleled accuracy, and steadfast commitment to excellence. International experts in the fields of meteorology, physics, biology and geography issue customized, individual and precise weather forecasts for several million private and industrial customers in many countries worldwide.
Furthermore, UBIMET contributes in finding a solution to the most challenging problem of our generation: Climate Change.

Senior DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux Operating Systems, container orchestration, and automation, with ambitions for leadership in their career. You should be able to manage on-call shifts and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Become an integral part of our team, where your expertise will directly impact our projects and you´ll have the opportunity to advance professionally. In our dynamic environment, you will contribute meaningfully and have the potential to progress to a team deputy role.

• Migration of our current VM stack to containerized environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Design, implement, and manage automation processes for our infrastructure to enhance efficiency and reliability (GitOps)
• Maintain and improve our CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, reliability, and security issues.
• Participate in on-call duty rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure issues
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure effective knowledge sharing and compliance

• Expert knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (Debian flavors preferred)
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to learn and document new knowledge and skills within confluence
• A professional and friendly way of cooperating within the team and colleagues from other technical and non-technical departments
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Leadership and team management skills for a potential progression to a team deputy role
• English fluency, German is a plus.

• Annual public transportation ticket (Wiener Linien Jobticket)
• Participation in Team and Sportevents.
• UBIMET is a Linux/Mac only company. Enjoy this unique environment.
• An open-source-friendly environment, with opportunities to contribute to open-source projects UBIMET uses and adapts.
• Attractive working environment in modern facilities with very good access to public transport connections
• Flexible and modern working mode (e.g., Home-Office arrangement, Flex-Time, etc.)
• Professional IT-equipment (Laptop, smartphone, etc.) with the freedom to choose a Linux or Mac device.

For legal reasons, we would like to point out that the minimum salary for this position is EUR 4.285,71 gross per month. Significant overpayment is possible, depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us in our mission to set new standards in weather services and tackle the challenges of climate change. Apply now and become a part of UBIMET!