MK DevOps

Mid-level DevOps & Release role at Merck KGaA. Alges. devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do
- Build and run Kubernetes environments and the cloud infrastructure behind the organization’s IAM services
- Use Infrastructure as Code to provision infrastructure and automate application releases
- Create and refine CI/CD pipelines that support secure, dependable software delivery
- Set up monitoring, logs and observability, then investigate production problems and improve reliability
- Work with development, security and architecture teams to strengthen IAM service scale and security What you bring
- A degree in IT, computer science or a related area, or equivalent work experience
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience and familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
- Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code approaches, plus scripting or programming skills
- Background building CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation, and knowledge of monitoring and observability tools
- Fluent English and the ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and collaborate across teams Who this fits This mid-level role suits an engineer focused on Kubernetes platforms, cloud infrastructure and production reliability for IAM services. You’ll work in an agile team distributed across multiple countries, collaborating with development, security and architecture colleagues. From the employer Work Your Magic with us Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Your Role: As a DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will design, build, automate, and operate cloud-native infrastructure supporting critical Identity and Access Management (IAM) services used across our organization. Our IAM team is part of the Central Technology Office and is distributed across multiple countries. The team consists of Developers, DevOps Engineers, Product Owners, and Project Managers working in an agile environment to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and observability solutions. You will work closely with development, security, and architecture teams to improve automation, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence across our IAM landscape. You will join a team that operates mission-critical IAM services, including internally developed microservices and open-source applications running on containerized platforms.

What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms and cloud infrastructure.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for secure and reliable software delivery.
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging and observability solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive continuous reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with development, security, and architecture teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and automation capabilities.
- Contribute to operational excellence through standardization, automation, and best practices. Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with container platforms, particularly Kubernetes.
- Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including services such as EKS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and S3.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably using Terraform.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, TypeScript, or Ruby.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability solutions, including tools such as Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in distributed systems environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in international and cross-functional teams. Nice to Have
- Experience with GitOps tools such as Argo CD or Flux.
- Experience with Ansible or other automation frameworks.
- Experience with serverless architectures and AWS-native services.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and technologies.
- Experience supporting business-critical pro