Senior DevOps Engineer

Our mission Sdui Group is one of Europe’s fastest‑growing EdTech companies founded in 2018 and now home to five brands with over 230 employees across multiple countries. Together we build secure scalable and user‑friendly digital solutions that make communication, collaboration and learning in schools seamless. This position sits within Pupil AG in St. Gallen Switzerland – part of the Sdui Group. With around 50 passionate professionals Pupil supports over 200 schools on their digital journey through its modern cloud‑based platform PUPIL. Join us and help empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow. Your mission As Senior DevOps Engineer you’ll help shape the technical foundation that powers the Sdui Group’s products. You’ll evolve Pupil’s DevOps landscape ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable and reliable so our development teams can focus on what matters most: building great software that transforms education. You’ll also play a key role in connecting teams and practices across brands. By sharing expertise, aligning standards and promoting collaboration you’ll help establish a strong DevOps culture that drives innovation and operational excellence throughout the group. What you’ll do Lead and evolve automation CI/CD and infrastructure standards across assigned brands and teams Ensure stability, scalability and security of DevOps environments and delivery pipelines Define and implement group‑wide DevOps best practices balancing local autonomy with global alignment Establish reliable monitoring, alerting and incident response processes Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to streamline delivery workflows Provide technical leadership and mentoring within DevOps teams fostering knowledge sharing and growth Drive continuous improvement and innovation in software delivery and operational efficiency Contribute actively to group‑wide DevOps initiatives and cross‑brand governance What you’ll bring 5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering or related fields Proven leadership experience in technical or cross‑functional projects Expertise in CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Hands‑on experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible) Familiarity with monitoring/logging frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Cloud expertise in AWS, Azure or GCP Understanding of IT governance, compliance and security practices Strategic thinker with a hands‑on mindset and solution‑oriented approach Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluency in both German and English with the ability to work confidently in an international environment Nice to have: Experience with Post‑Merger Integration (PMI) or multi‑brand environments Where you’ll be This role can be remote from Germany or hybrid from our office in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Our Swiss team works together on site several days a week to stay closely aligned and foster collaboration, so if you’re based in Switzerland you’ll join them in the office two to three days per week. Remote colleagues from Germany are invited to spend one week per quarter working from our St. Gallen office to connect with the team and experience our culture in person. What we offer Purpose & Impact: Our group vision is to transform the everyday life of schools sustainably. Empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow Here you’ll directly shape the future of education, one of society’s most essential pillars. Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work several days a week and up to 7 weeks of vacation (5 weeks standard) give you the freedom to combine work and recovery in a way that suits you. Growth & Learning: Dedicated learning time, access to our learning platform, training opportunities and language courses in German and English continuously evolving. Culture & Collaboration: You love challenges, take ownership and want to grow with us. Perfect We value open communication, teamwork and an environment where every person actively contributes. Equipment of Your Choice: You decide which devices and tools help you work best. Modern Environment & Well‑being: Our spacious office offers room for focus and variety whether its table tennis, darts or foosball. Fresh fruit, free drinks, coffee and tea keep you energized throughout the day. Team Spirit: Several times a year we celebrate our successes and strengthen our bond through creative and fun team events. Your contact Maren Besand Senior Talent Acquisition Manager We’re excited to get to know you The best way to apply is directly through our career portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr