Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together.  Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will play a critical role in optimizing our development and operational processes to deliver high-quality software, ensuring it meet our business needs and adheres to best practices in automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This includes:

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process. Integrate version control systems (e.g., Git) with CI/CD tools to trigger automated workflows.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Work with containerization tools such as Docker to package applications and dependencies. Use orchestration tools like Kubernetes to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure in a repeatable, automated manner.
• Automation: Write scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Golang) for automating tests, routine tasks, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Monitoring, Logging and Alerting: Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, resource utilization, and application behavior.
• Release management & collaboration: Coordinate and manage software releases, ensuring smooth transitions between development, testing, and production environments. Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline and enhance deployment procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address technical challenges, making informed decisions and finding innovative solutions.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential to enhance the company's software solutions.
• Leadership: Mentor and guide junior members of the DevOps team.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with at least 6+ years of experience
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Golang)
• Experience with with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of public and private cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack)
• Understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively.This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience. Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.