Part-time DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)* in a Sustainable Environment

Permanent employee, Part-time · Freiburg

Job Description

We're looking for a DevOps to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about environmental issues and designing infrastructure and software. You look forward to joining the Management Information System (MIS) team within our Digital Solutions department supporting (geospatial) data driven projects in forestry, agriculture, ecosystem services and climate change. You should be motivated to solve infrastructure challenges and develop related software solutions, drive innovation, adapt and effectively use a variety of programming languages.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, together with experience in project scoping, logical thinking, programming, and adaptability, are critical. You enjoy collaborating in an international team and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment - join us to apply your DevOps skills for a sustainable future!

Tasks and responsibilities

Linux SRE: manage several Ubuntu hosts in both AWS and local cloud, ensuring robust standards for infrastructure and security.
DevOps: Develop and maintain Git pipelines for testing, publishing and deploying Docker Compose projects for web-based applications and background daemons.
Development: Support internal teams by maintaining and developing new integration points with internal software using Python.

Requirements

Essential:

B.Sc. in Computer Science or related degree and a minimum of 3 years' industry experience.
Strong background in Docker, GitOps and application development pipelines.
Experience with AWS, preferably using Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Terraform).
Some knowledge of node configuration tools such as Ansible.
You are a self-starter, relishing new challenges in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions.

Desirable:

Experience with Kubernetes
Networking know-how
Experience with node and application metrics provided to Prometheus
Experience with dashboard development (e.g. Grafana)

What we offer

An international, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy and a true spirit of collaboration
Flexible working hours / working place (home office possible).
A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly company performance and loyalty bonus.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), financial support for public transport /train costs, preferred rates for pension plan.
Organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office.
Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station.

The part-time position is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (home office / remote possible) and is expected to be filled in the second/third quarter of 2025. Please upload your resume and cover letter online on our recruiting platform and indicate your salary expectations.

*(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion / diversity in Germany and means "male / female / diverse", in German: (m/w/d).

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About us

We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.

Ihre Aufgaben

Linux SRE: manage several Ubuntu hosts in both AWS and local cloud, ensuring robust standards for infrastructure and security.
DevOps: Develop and maintain Git pipelines for testing, publishing and deploying Docker Compose projects for web-based applications and background daemons.
Development: Support internal teams by maintaining and developing new integration points with internal software using Python.

Ihr Profil

Essential:

B.Sc. in Computer Science or related degree and a minimum of 3 years' industry experience.
Strong background in Docker, GitOps and application development pipelines.
Experience with AWS, preferably using Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Terraform).
Some knowledge of node configuration tools such as Ansible.
You are a self-starter, relishing new challenges in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions.

Desirable:

Experience with Kubernetes
Networking know-how
Experience with node and application metrics provided to Prometheus
Experience with dashboard development (e.g. Grafana)

Das bieten wir Ihnen

An international, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy and a true spirit of collaboration
Flexible working hours / working place (home office possible).
A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly company performance and loyalty bonus.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), financial support for public transport /train costs, preferred rates for pension plan.
Organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office.
Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station.

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Über uns

Wir sind unique! Effizient, integrativ, professionell - als ein international führendes Beratungsunternehmen für das nachhaltige Management von natürlichen Ressourcen. Unsere Schwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Forstwirtschaft, Landwirtschaft und Klimaschutz, einschließlich innovativer Digitalisierungslösungen für die Landnutzung. Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1998 haben wir mehr als 1.000 Projekte in über 80 Ländern durchgeführt, dank eines großen und vielfältigen Expertenteams, bestehend aus mehr als 80 festangestellten Mitarbeitenden aus über 25 Nationalitäten und einer Gemeinschaft von externen Beratern und Beraterinnen. Die unique land use GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland und ist in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenia, Äthiopien und Kirgisistan vertreten.

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We are looking forward to meeting you!

We appreciate your interest in unique land use GmbH. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail via application@unique-landuse.de.