DevOps Engineer with ElasticSearch Job

Who we are

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with expertise in the Elastic Stack and a passion for building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure systems. In this role, you will support Elastic on-premises deployments, assist with system migrations, and contribute to the automation and optimization of infrastructure. Fluency in German is required to work with German-speaking clients and stakeholders effectively.

What you'll be doing

• Elastic Infrastructure Management:
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Elastic Stack components (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) in on-premises environments
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of Elastic systems
• System Migration:
• Plan, execute, and monitor system migration projects, including data migration and environment reconfiguration
• Develop and document migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions
• Automation and Optimization:
• Design and implement automation pipelines (CI/CD) to streamline Elastic deployments and updates
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization measures
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Use tools like  Ansible and Terraform, or similar to manage and automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Maintain version-controlled configurations for Elastic and related systems
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work with clients to understand requirements and provide solutions
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for Elastic-related issues, escalating to Elastic’s official support channels as needed
• OnCall is needed
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting guides
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams and clients

What you'll bring along

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics/ or similar field of study/or equivalent working experience is required
• A min 3-5 years demonstrable experience in a similar role is required
• Elastic Stack: In-depth knowledge of Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and their on-premises deployment
• DevOps Tools: Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.) and automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform etc.)
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Scripting: Proficient in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation and task execution
• System Administration: Strong knowledge of Linux systems and networking concepts
• Hands-on experience with system migrations in complex environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in German and English