Cloud Engineering Specialist, Object Storage & Linux

In Cloud Storage, you build and operate central platforms for DATEV's cloud-native data centre. Working with product and infrastructure teams, you develop reliable, fast and secure storage solutions to support the move from on-premises to online products. The team values open communication, mutual support and learning.

• You develop and operate central cloud storage platforms focused on object storage and archiving solutions, which are essential to DATEV's move towards modern online products.
• You ensure stable, fast and secure operation of these environments, including monitoring, incident and change management, and capacity planning.
• You help plan and further develop scalable cloud-native storage and archiving solutions, contributing your expertise to the integration of new technologies such as Ceph and Cloudian.
• You automate workflows and processes, for example with Ansible, Python or Terraform, to keep improving operational efficiency and reliability.
• You work closely with internal customers, product and infrastructure teams, and external partners, and help bring new archiving services into operation.

• You have several years of experience with cloud-native technologies (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) and infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or Python.
• You have sound knowledge of operating Linux systems, networking and storage, ideally involving object storage such as Ceph or Cloudian, or archiving solutions.
• You have experience planning, implementing and operating secure, scalable cloud architectures in close cooperation with different teams.
• You already have practical experience in monitoring, incident and change management, and capacity planning.
• You have a structured, independent and team-focused approach to work, with strong communication skills.
• You are willing to take part in on-call duties.
• You want to deepen your knowledge of administering, operating and monitoring cloud storage systems.
• You are willing to learn about service design and implementation for secure, scalable cloud services.
• You want to expand your knowledge of security and compliance requirements, such as GDPR and governance.
• You develop a broader DevOps mindset, including automated deployment and lifecycle management.
• You gain experience in service design and implementing self-service offerings.
• You learn to apply FinOps principles to reduce costs in cloud environments.