Lead DevOps Engineer (f/m/d)

50Hertz Transmission GmbH – a Company of the European Elia Group • Berlin • Experienced professionals

Berlin

permanent
Start: for the next possible date
Job-ID: 10199

In this role, I lead a team of DevOps engineers and play a key role in supporting the development process of our Next Generation Control Center Ecosystem (Modular Control Center System).


What makes this job interesting for me: 50Hertz has long been committed to the energy transition. In the Development Chapter, I work on system-critical products and applications. As a DevOps Engineer, I can help develop the Next Generation Control Center Ecosystem (MCCS) and ensure that as much renewable energy as possible is fed into our grid. In this environment, I also have the opportunity to continuously expand my expertise through collaboration with specialists.

 

My Responsibilities: 

  • Provide technical leadership for the DevOps team and define the DevOps roadmap based on the product cluster’s technology and architecture strategy,
  • Manage the backlog, create user stories, and align the roadmap with other teams,
  • Enhance the DevOps platform, including CI/CD, GitOps, security, and automation services,
  • Design and implement GitOps processes using ArgoCD and Helm charts,
  • Define requirements for Kubernetes architecture, workload management, and security,
  • Integrate DevSecOps principles and security-by-design into platforms and pipelines,
  • Develop the CI/CD ecosystem and establish standards for build, test, and deployment pipelines,
  • Ensure observability (logging, monitoring, metrics, tracing) and optimize performance.


My Skills:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM field,
  • At least 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, ideally in a lead role,
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes and Helm charts,
  • Hands-on experience with GitOps approaches, especially ArgoCD,
  • Solid knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) and automation,
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible or similar),
  • Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus,
  • Excellent German and English skills (C1).

 

Flexi Compass - see how flexible this vacancy is

  • Working hours per week: 37 hours (full time),
  • Flexible working hours and a long-term working time account supporting your work-life-balance,
  • The number of flex days is not limited,
  • No core working hours,
  • Mobile working, also from home, is possible.

My new place of work

Berlin-Mitte - Heidestraße 2, 10557 Berlin

What are the benefits of working for 50Hertz?

Chance to shape the Energy Transition myself

Various Working Time Models with a long-term Account

Support for personal development

30 days of holiday

Employee Events (e.g. Team Development Days and Company Party)

Fair remuneration and a wide range of social benefits

Professional Counselling Services on (mental) Health, Care, Law, Finances and more

Company pension

Flexitime with a long-term time account

A job with a future

Towards a successful energy transition in a sustainable world
Towards a successful energy transition in a sustainable world

As one of the four transmission grid operators in Germany, 50Hertz is responsible for high-voltage power transmission; control at this level is decisive for the stability of the grid and to ensure a secure electricity supply in Germany and Europe. We are part of a European grid association, working closely with colleagues throughout Europe. 50Hertz is part of a European company, working alongside Belgian grid operator Elia in the Elia Group. We work together closely in many key areas. Individual activities such as IT or purchasing are organised at the group level, which means that in these areas colleagues from Elia and 50Hertz work in a team from both Berlin and Brussels.

Testimonials

Tim van Beek
Tim van Beek
Engineer New Offshore Projects / Engineer Offshore Platform Tertiary Systems

As a project engineer at 50Hertz for the ACO platform, I gain in-depth insights into exciting offshore projects and work together with motivated colleagues. The diverse exchange, also at management level, is great fun, and of course our work is meaningful in the field of renewable energies! New colleagues should definitely be motivated - that's how I started and quickly saw a lot of exciting things.

Joao Carlos Nagel
Joao Carlos Nagel
Digital Transformation / Product Manager

At 50Hertz, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the team to develop entirely new software for the Control Center, creatingsomething groundbreaking for a transmission system operator. This project not only presents exciting technical challenges but also demonstrated the immense potential achieved through teamwork. Another aspect that makes my work at 50Hertz so special is the international environment. I work with colleagues from Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, Belgium and many other countries. This cultural exchange not only creates an inspiring working environment, but also provides countless learning opportunities that enrich my everyday life.

Eva Schramm
Eva Schramm
Head of Innovation / FGL Group Innovation

How did I come to 50Hertz? By chance! Why did I stay? Because of the purpose that drives everyone here. We work for a higher goal - the energy transition - which sparkes passion and motivation. It goes beyond just a typical workday; and gives a sense of accomplishing something meaningful. We value diverse personalities and skills, as diversity fuels innovation. Everyone brings their own strengths and together we tackle challenging projects and form a wonderful, vibrant team.

Hans Slegers
Hans Slegers
Internal Innovation / IT Infrastructure, Datacom & Security (IDS) & Innovation

I really like the innovation team at 50Hertz. Despite our different locations, we work together towards a common goal. The culture is fantastic, with a true team spirit. We take on new challenges, continually learn and improve every day. My team lead always supports me,I have the freedom to try out new things. At 50Hertz, we work for the benefit of the public and ensure grid stability. I can recommend anyone to become part of the innovation team as the support and commitment are exceptional.

Sina Atas
Sina Atas
Strategic Advisor to the CDO

As a Communication Scientist, I have transitioned into the IT sector from a different field. At 50Hertz, if you love challenges and are willing to face a steep learning curve, you can grow far beyond your personal comfort zone. I work in an environment with a high level of personal responsibility, surrounded by dedicated and brilliant minds who are always open to questions and answer them patiently and competently. Our diverse team consistently demonstrates that diversity at the table leads to the best results. If you have curiosity and innovative ideas, you've come to the right place.

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Eduard Weissbrot

Eduard Weissbrot

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