DevOps Tech Lead (EMEA)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a DevOps Tech Lead in EMEA.

In this role, you will drive the strategy and execution of advanced DevOps initiatives, shaping robust automation and CI/CD practices across complex infrastructures. You will lead the development of reusable pipeline components, streamline deployment processes, and reinforce security standards throughout the delivery lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help modernize on-prem and cloud platforms while guiding a DevOps task force toward best-in-class engineering excellence. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide transformation and mentor technical teams in a fast-evolving environment.

• Accountabilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, with a strong focus on SAP environments.
• Create, document, and standardize reusable CI/CD pipeline blueprints to support enterprise adoption.
• Automate existing manual deployment, hardening, and remediation workflows.
• Define and embed DevSecOps principles, including security and compliance validation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support both on-prem VMware and cloud platforms GCP / Kubernetes.
• Establish governance models and best practices to strengthen DevOps maturity across the organization.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor for the DevOps task force, fostering capability building.
• Requirements:
• Strong hands-on expertise with GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline design, optimization, and scaling.
• Proven experience working with SAP environments, whether on-prem or cloud-based.
• Experience creating CI/CD templates, blueprints, or reusable components.
• Solid understanding of VMware on-prem infrastructures.
• Experience with Kubernetes and GCP is a significant advantage.
• Strong background in DevOps / DevSecOps methodologies and automation frameworks.
• Excellent leadership abilities, documentation skills, and cross-team collaboration capabilities.
• Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior technical leadership roles.
• Flexible remote or hybrid working options depending on location.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, advanced training, and certifications.
• Collaborative environment with international teams and modern engineering practices.
• Health, wellness, and insurance benefits depending on regional policies.
• Career-growth path with leadership exposure and high-impact responsibilities.