DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)

As a DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) at Redcare Pharmacy, your primary responsibilities include designing and maintaining our infrastructure to support high levels of traffic and transactions. You'll manage Linux systems, orchestrate containerized applications with Kubernetes, and work on OpenStack and Google Cloud Platform to enhance our cloud environment. Additionally, you'll implement automation tools for provisioning and maintain monitoring to ensure system health and security.

To excel as a DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) at Redcare Pharmacy, you'll need proven experience in a senior role within a high-traffic environment. Strong expertise in Linux administration and shell scripting is essential, along with hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenStack, and GCP. Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible, as well as CI/CD pipelines, will also be critical for this position.

At Redcare Pharmacy, our work environment is collaborative and supportive, focused on innovation and employee well-being. As a DevOps Engineer (m/f/d), you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a healthier world while also receiving support for your individual needs, including flexible work options and opportunities for personal development.

Redcare Pharmacy provides a range of benefits tailored for our DevOps Engineers (m/f/d) to support their well-being and development. These include sports memberships, mental health support, work-from-home flexibility, personal development opportunities, a kindergarten grant, and employee discounts on health-related products. We believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting our employees' growth.

We prioritize the growth of our team members at Redcare Pharmacy by offering various in- and external training programs tailored for DevOps Engineers (m/f/d). You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through continuous learning and support, fostering both personal and professional development in an innovative environment.

In response to this question, highlight your previous roles involving Linux administration, including specific tasks you’ve handled, such as system optimization, security configurations, and troubleshooting. Share examples showing how your expertise in Linux has led to efficient system performance.

When discussing your approach to Kubernetes, detail your hands-on experience with cluster management, deployment strategies, and scaling applications. Mention tools you've used for monitoring and how you've resolved specific challenges in Kubernetes environments.

Explain your familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and your practical experience in deploying infrastructure using Terraform or Ansible. Provide examples of how automated provisioning and configuration have improved system operations in your previous projects.

Discuss a specific project that posed challenges, detailing your role, the strategies you employed, and the outcomes. Focus on what you learned from this experience and how it has influenced your work as a DevOps Engineer (m/f/d).

Outline the monitoring tools and practices you utilize to ensure infrastructure health and security, such as logging, alerting systems, and vulnerability assessments. Stress the importance of proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Talk about the CI/CD pipelines you have worked on, highlighting the tools you're familiar with and how you have integrated testing, building, and deployment processes. Discuss the importance of version control and how it supports collaboration within DevOps teams.

Your response should illustrate your understanding of scaling strategies, including horizontal and vertical scaling, load balancing, and incorporating cloud services. Share specific examples where you've successfully managed this scale in real-time.

Discuss the importance of integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle. Share practices such as regular audits, vulnerability testing, automation of security checks, and continuous monitoring to maintain a secure environment.

Express your commitment to continuous learning through resources such as tech blogs, webinars, online courses, and community events. Mention any relevant certifications or affiliations with professional organizations.

Reflect on your passion for technology, problem-solving, and collaboration. You could mention how the desire to improve processes and contribute to meaningful projects, like those at Redcare Pharmacy, inspire you in your role as a DevOps Engineer (m/f/d).