Senior IT Operation Architect (m/w/d)

Every day, in every part of our company, we combine excellence, precision, and creativity with passion. We work across Europe in diverse teams—yet still as one ONECompany. Different perspectives, common goal: creating solutions that really make a difference.

• Lead a team of 3-5 hosting engineers, setting clear objectives, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Drive the migration/integration of hosting projects solutions to Kubernetes (OVH vSphere and Azure). Define the technical roadmap and ensure seamless execution.
• Implement and improve processes for monitoring, documentation, security, and CI/CD. Automate workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce technical debt.
• Act as a change agent, proposing innovative solutions and best practices in DevOps and cloud technologies. Stay ahead of industry trends and tools.
• Work closely with DevOps, IT, and SaaS teams across Europe. Participate in Agile rituals and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our cloud infrastructure (GDPR, industry standards). Promote a security-first mindset within the team in collaboration with the ciso.

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or similar roles.
• You have experience leading technical teams or projects, demonstrating strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, particularly services such as AKS, Azure Functions, App Services, VMs, VSphere, and VNETs or experience in other cloud vendors.
• You are proficient in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• You have hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Your knowledge of network architectures, cloud security, and best practices is up to date.
• You are familiar with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, CheckMK or Zabbix.
• You work confidently with version control systems (e.g. Git) and have practical experience with CI/CD platforms.
• You bring a solution-oriented mindset, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills.
• Certifications in cloud or DevOps (e.g., CKA, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps, vSphere) are a plus.

We look forward to receiving your application via the Apply button below. Please include your CV in English along with your certificates, and indicate your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations.

Salary band: 80.000- 90.000€/year

If you have any questions, the People & Culture Team is available at jobs@softproject.com.

SoftProject GmbH is a leading European provider of data management, process automation, and digital transformation solutions. With our platform, we help organizations unlock the value of their data and build efficient, future-ready processes – from data governance to AI-powered automation.

More than 300 companies across insurance, manufacturing, energy, and the public sector rely on our solutions. With over 230 employees across Europe, we work together on innovative technologies that shape the digital future of our customers.

Following the acquisition by Main Capital Partners in 2024, we continue to grow internationally and are looking for people who want to take ownership, bring in ideas, and shape the future with us.

Work Your Way – Hybrid work & flexible hours to suit your life.

Family-Friendly Policies – Nursery subsidies & parental support.

Office Vibes – Dogs welcome, free parking, fresh fruit, great coffee & smart food options like Foodji (our digital food fridge).

Fun & Culture – After-work events, summer & Christmas parties, team sports events like B2Run, JobRad & a strong ONECompany spirit.

Perks & Extras – Onboarding kit, anniversary & life-event gifts, EGYM Wellpass for your wellbeing, corporate benefits platform & referral program.