Job Description
DevOps System Engineer (m/f/d)

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

Are you passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and building reliable platforms that support critical business operations? We are looking for a DevOps System Engineer to join our team and play a key role in managing and evolving our AWS-based enterprise application landscape. 

In this role, you will help design, automate, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring the stability, security, and performance of business-critical platforms. Working closely with engineering and business teams, you will leverage modern DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver efficient and reliable solutions that support our global operations.

How you create impact

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS cloud infrastructure supporting critical business applications. 
  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform while building and optimizing deployment pipelines through GitLab CI/CD.  
  • Administer Windows Server environments, support AWS services, and contribute to overall platform reliability and performance.  
  • Automate operational processes and system administration tasks using PowerShell and Python to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.  
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and application issues while supporting deployments, upgrades, observability, and incident management activities. 

What we would like you to bring

  • Proven experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Operations, ideally within enterprise environments. 
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture principles, including infrastructure security, scalability, and reliability.  
  • Experience with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code practices, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.  
  • Proficiency in Windows Server administration and scripting using PowerShell and/or Python.  
  • Good understanding of networking, security, REST APIs, system integrations, and modern observability tools such as Grafana.

What's in it for you

  • The opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices in a global logistics organization.
  • Exposure to large-scale AWS environments, enterprise applications, and cutting-edge infrastructure automation.
  • A collaborative and international work environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Professional development opportunities, including certifications, training programs, and career growth initiatives.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that promotes work-life balance and employee well-being. 

Join us and help shape the future of cloud platforms and digital operations by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that have a global impact. 

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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