ISCC System

(Senior) DevOps Engineer with Backend Development

ISCC System

Kölnpermanent / full-timePosted Jul 24, 2026

Job description

Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative service and information provider offering environmental and social knowledge for fully traceable and sustainable supply chains. Our activities and impact are expanding, and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our Technology Projects team and expanding our platform engineering capabilities.

To support this strategic step, we are looking forward to welcoming you as (Senior) DevOps Engineer with Backend Development Experience. In this role, you will work closely with our Cloud Engineer and Technology team to take shared ownership of our cloud platforms, strengthen our infrastructure, and actively contribute to the development of production-ready backend services and automation solutions.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work® company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application! Your main duties will be: Share ownership of our cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) and ensure the reliable operation of our platforms and services Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows Manage, maintain, and optimise containerised applications and environments using Docker Develop, maintain, refactor, and review production code for backend APIs, automation workflows, and data processing pipelines, primarily in Python Ensure the stability, performance, scalability, and security of our platforms and backend services Contribute to strengthening our security architecture and support compliance with ISO-related requirements Identify operational risks, troubleshoot incidents, and proactively improve system reliability and resilience Collaborate closely with our GIS and software development teams to integrate geospatial systems and applications Create and maintain technical documentation and contribute to the standardisation of infrastructure and deployment processes Actively contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives Professional background University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, or a comparable field At least 3 years of experience in DevOps, backend development, or platform engineering Experience working with or understanding secure systems / compliance environments (e.

g. ISO 27001) Technical skills Strong experience with Docker and containerisation Very good knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS and GCP) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions or similar) Solid programming skills in Python Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.

g. Terraform) is a strong advantage Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture is highly desirable Familiarity with data processing pipelines and automation workflows is considered an advantage Exposure to geospatial data and tools (e.g. PostGIS, Geo. Pandas) is a plus Knowledge of satellite data or environmental datasets is an advantage Personal competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and solution-oriented mindset Ability to take ownership of critical systems and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions Proactive, hands-on working style with a continuous improvement mindset Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary teams Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken) ; German language skills are an advantage We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future !

We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can. To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer: Great Team Environment Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party) Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, 4C Services, Climate.

Pal, and TYC, giving you even more development opportunities Individual learning and development plan Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection Many free language classes Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance Hybrid set-up 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation) Flexible working hours and trust based working time 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday) Sabbatical options Financial benefits A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values Job.

Ticket/Deutschlandticket Annual bonus scheme based on performance Wellness Programs Subsidized Urban Sports Club Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon! We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.