Senior DevOps Engineer

Requirements Must have:
• 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 Responsibilities: 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.
• 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 Company: 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. 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: 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 it's 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.

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