DevOps Engineer & R&D Software Procurement Support

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
DevOps Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) .

• Administer and optimize GitLab for source code management, CI/CD pipelines, developer productivity, and security controls.
• Manage and support Jenkins automation servers, including job configuration, plugin management, and system upgrades.
• Oversee JFrog Artifactory administration, including repository management, access control, artifact lifecycle, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Connect and cooperate with an external consulting agency providing support for the maintenance of JFrog
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD workflows across R&D teams, proposing the adoption of best practices.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high service availability.
• Collaborate closely with R&D development teams and QA teams to foster DevOps culture and streamline engineering processes.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data protection requirements.
  

R&D Software Procurement Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for R&D teams regarding software acquisition requests.
• Assist in identifying suitable software solutions based on technical, functional, and licensing needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Purchasing, and Legal/Compliance teams during the evaluation and purchasing process.
• Support vendor assessment, quote comparisons, license model evaluations, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Maintain an updated overview of commonly used R&D software, licenses, renewals, and consumption.
• Facilitate contract renewals and ensure alignment with budget and strategic priorities.
• Provide guidance to R&D teams on software usage policies, license compliance, and procurement workflows
  

Experience

Proven experience in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure role, 2-3 years.

Strong hands-on experience with:

• GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine): cluster deployment, workload management, monitoring, networking.
• GitLab Administration: runners, CI/CD configuration, project/group management, security settings.
• Jenkins Administration: pipeline creation, plugin management, performance tuning.
• JFrog Artifactory: repository setup, permissions, integration with CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes concepts, and container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, automation, and DevOps best practices.
• Experience in Linux systems administration and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary (RAL): €38,000–€48,000
• Variable compensation
• Welfare and benefits package
• Contract type: Permanent
  

The final compensation package (including base salary and potential variable incentives) will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.