Senior Cloud Engineer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Weiterstadt

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Your mission
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Azure using infrastructure-as-code 
  • Architect multi-tier cloud-native applications using PaaS services (AKS, API Gateway, Azure Functions, Azure Static Web Apps, etc.)
  • Select and integrate core Azure services and tools for platform telemetry, security, and automation.
  • Build / enhance services to operate
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure services
  • Setup and maintain Azure VMs 
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
  • Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana)  
  • Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, and applications to ensure platform reliability
  • Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including deployments and scaling 
  • Support and secure UAV-to-platform communication infrastructure (e.g., routing, tunneling, firewalls)
  • Implement and manage identity and access management solutions using Entra ID 
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure efficient CI/CD pipelines and system integrations
  • Contribute to defining operational best practices, documentation, and team processes

Your profile
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related engineering and operational roles
  • Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud infrastructure practices, including Kubernetes
  • Proficient in infrastructure automation and scripting using Terraform, Ansible, Bash, and Python
  • Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts, especially OIDC using Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals: OSI model, routing, tunneling (Tun/Tap), firewalls, and packet filtering 
  • Hands-on experience with observability / monitoring such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Solid operational experience with JIRA Software / JIRA Service management
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in highly distributed systems
  • Proactive mindset with ownership of building and evolving operational processes
  • Passionate about automation, system optimization, and enabling engineering efficiency
  • Comfortable working in a fast-evolving, cross-disciplinary tech environment
  • Effective communicator and collaborative team player
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
What you bring as a perfect candidate
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
What we'll offer
  • Parking space
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee events
  • Dogs welcome
  • Home office
  • Flexible working hours
  • Sports and Fitness Options
Why us?
  • Join a dynamic, motivated team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Experience the energy and agility of a fast-growing tech startup where every day brings new opportunities.
  • Take ownership of projects and bring your ideas to life, shaping the direction of our work.
  • We are dedicated to supporting your growth with resources and opportunities to advance your role and career.
  • Your work will have a direct, positive impact on both the company and society, contributing to meaningful change.
About us
Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.  
Deine Aufgaben
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Azure using infrastructure-as-code 
  • Architect multi-tier cloud-native applications using PaaS services (AKS, API Gateway, Azure Functions, Azure Static Web Apps, etc.)
  • Select and integrate core Azure services and tools for platform telemetry, security, and automation.
  • Build / enhance services to operate
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure services
  • Setup and maintain Azure VMs 
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
  • Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana)  
  • Troubleshoot issues across systems, networks, and applications to ensure platform reliability
  • Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including deployments and scaling 
  • Support and secure UAV-to-platform communication infrastructure (e.g., routing, tunneling, firewalls)
  • Implement and manage identity and access management solutions using Entra ID 
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure efficient CI/CD pipelines and system integrations
  • Contribute to defining operational best practices, documentation, and team processes
Dein Profil
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related engineering and operational roles
  • Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud infrastructure practices, including Kubernetes
  • Proficient in infrastructure automation and scripting using Terraform, Ansible, Bash, and Python
  • Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts, especially OIDC using Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals: OSI model, routing, tunneling (Tun/Tap), firewalls, and packet filtering 
  • Hands-on experience with observability / monitoring such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Solid operational experience with JIRA Software / JIRA Service management
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in highly distributed systems
  • Proactive mindset with ownership of building and evolving operational processes
  • Passionate about automation, system optimization, and enabling engineering efficiency
  • Comfortable working in a fast-evolving, cross-disciplinary tech environment
  • Effective communicator and collaborative team player
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
Was du als ideale Kandidatin oder idealer Kandidat mitbringst
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
Was wir anbieten
  • Parking space
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee events
  • Dogs welcome
  • Home office
  • Flexible working hours
  • Sports and Fitness Options
Warum wir?
  • Join a dynamic, motivated team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Experience the energy and agility of a fast-growing tech startup where every day brings new opportunities.
  • Take ownership of projects and bring your ideas to life, shaping the direction of our work.
  • We are dedicated to supporting your growth with resources and opportunities to advance your role and career.
  • Your work will have a direct, positive impact on both the company and society, contributing to meaningful change.
Über uns
Willst du die Zukunft der Luftfahrt mitgestalten? Teilst du unsere Vision, Leben zu retten und zu verbessern durch Technologie mit Sinn? Dann schließe dich unserem ambitionierten Team aus jungen Talenten und erfahrenen Profis an!
Wir bei Wingcopter entwickeln innovative, leistungsstarke Drohnen, die auf der ganzen Welt im kommerziellen und humanitären Bereich eingesetzt werden. Unsere Drohnentechnologie rettet und verbessert jeden Tag Leben.

Bei Wingcopter bemühen wir uns um eine integrative Unternehmenskultur, in der jeder mit Respekt und Vertrauen behandelt wird, unabhängig von Herkunft, Geschlecht, Identität, Alter, Religion, Hintergrund oder Rolle im Unternehmen. Wir sind überzeugt, dass ein vielfältiges Umfeld der beste Nährboden für innovative, nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Lösungen für große Herausforderungen ist.  
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