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DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)

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ecosio is hiring a DevOps Engineer to build and operate Kubernetes-based applications on AWS and GCP infrastructure. The role focuses on GitOps deployment workflows, CI/CD optimization, observability, secrets management, and close coordination between SRE and web application teams. Core technologies include Kubernetes, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch. Candidates need professional DevOps experience, strong Kubernetes and continuous integration knowledge, scripting ability, and technical English proficiency. This is a remote full-time role available in several European countries.
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UK, Spain, Germany+5 more, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, Croatia, Austria
Salary
EUR 60k / yr
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Open level
Published
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13 Dec 2026
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Company Description

ecosio is a fast-growing, innovative service company and a leading provider of B2B integration, specialising in electronic data interchange (EDI), Web EDI and e-invoicing. ecosio is part of Vertex, Inc., a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions listed on Nasdaq (VERX).

Our brand slogan is Connections That Work as we believe strong connections are central to successful business relationships – both external and internal. At ecosio, we hire individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are technology lovers, set the highest standards for our solutions, and put innovative ideas first.

Job Description

You’ll connect with the role if you enjoy…

  • building and maintaining Kubernetes applications in direct cooperation with the application developers based on AWS/GCP infrastructure provided by our SRE team
  • building and maintaining GitOps deployment pipelines (GitLab, Kubernetes, helm, ArgoCD)
  • working with the web app team on distributed logging, alerting and observability (grafana, prometheus, loki)
  • coordinating between the sre and the web app development team
  • taking care of the development and optimisation of the CI/CD pipelines together with our developers

Our current tech stack in the Web Application Team is:

  • Infrastructure: Kubernetes, AWS, ArgoCD, Terraform, GitLab CI
  • Data storage and querying: MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch
  • Monitoring and performance tools: Prometheus, Elastic APM
  • Application development: Java, Spring Boot, React
  • Securing static secrets using SOPS or similar technologies

Qualifications

To connect with ecosio it is important to have…

  • professional experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role
  • scripting skills in at least one of the following languages: Bash, Python, Go, Rust, Java
  • in-depth knowledge of the following technologies: Kubernetes, Continuous Integration, GitLab
  • a good command of written and spoken technical English

And nice to have…

  • a running or completed education in the field of computer science or engineering
  • a kubernetes application developer (CKAD) certification
  • some experience with monitoring spring boot application (spring boot actuator, health checks, metrics)
  • experience with data storage technologies like: MongoDB, Redis, and/or other common cloud based (No)SQL solutions
  • experience with gitops platforms (e.g. ArgoCD)
  • some experience with system monitoring platforms (e.g. Prometheus)

Additional Information

By connecting with us you will experience…

  • Our remote-first culture lets you work remotely from one of our designated countries
  • Flexible working hours to suit your schedule and priorities
  • Annual personal development budget to invest in conferences, courses, or career coaching
  • Home office allowance to create a workspace that fits your needs
  • Regular events and trips to connect, celebrate, and have fun with the team
  • Workations of up to 90 days per year within the EU, combining travel and productivity
  • Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programs
  • Additional country-specific benefits based on your location

Sounds like a connection that works? Then apply now and we will get in touch soon!

As part of our hiring process at ecosio, we conduct standard background checks. You can find more information about them by clicking HERE.

According to the Austrian collective agreement, the minimum salary is 60.000 €/year. Of course, we are happy to offer much higher compensation based on qualifications and experience!

Our mission is to build Connections That Work by fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We are committed to making everyone feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives. And now we want to connect with you!

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Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

Job Complexity

4/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

4/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

4/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

4/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role requires hands-on ownership of production-oriented Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD, and observability systems across multiple engineering teams. It demands both deep infrastructure skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with SRE and application developers.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader EU market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Below market
€60,000
EU market range (per year)€65k–€90k
AI insightThe employer explicitly states a minimum annual salary of €60,000 under the Austrian collective agreement, with higher compensation available based on qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimated market range for a DevOps Engineer with this Kubernetes, GitOps, and cloud scope is €65,000–€90,000 per year; actual pay may vary by eligible country and seniority.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

Sample interview questions
How have you designed or maintained a GitOps deployment workflow for Kubernetes?

I have used Git as the source of truth for Kubernetes manifests and Helm values, with pull requests providing review and auditability. Tools such as ArgoCD continuously reconcile the desired configuration with cluster state, while separate environments and promotion rules reduce deployment risk.

What steps would you take to improve a slow or unreliable CI/CD pipeline?

I would first measure pipeline duration and failure patterns, then remove unnecessary work through dependency caching, parallel jobs, targeted test execution, and reusable templates. I would also improve feedback quality with clear logs, artifact retention, and automated rollback or verification steps where appropriate.

How do you approach observability for a distributed Spring Boot application on Kubernetes?

I would combine application metrics from Spring Boot Actuator with cluster metrics, structured logs, and distributed tracing or APM data. Prometheus alerts should focus on user-impacting signals such as error rate, latency, saturation, and availability, while Grafana dashboards help teams investigate issues quickly.

How would you manage secrets in a GitOps-based Kubernetes environment?

I would avoid storing plaintext credentials in repositories and use encryption tools such as SOPS backed by a controlled key-management system. Access should follow least-privilege principles, secret rotation should be documented, and deployment tooling should decrypt secrets only in authorized environments.

Describe how you would resolve a production issue that spans application code, Kubernetes configuration, and cloud infrastructure.

I would establish the customer impact and stabilize the service first, using metrics, logs, and recent deployment history to narrow the fault domain. I would coordinate with the relevant developers and SRE engineers, communicate status clearly, implement a safe mitigation, and document root cause and preventive actions after recovery.

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