Job: DevOps Specialist (Germany)

About us

Applicative Systems – we help developers and teams unlock the full potential of Nix & NixOS. Our mission: reproducible builds, reliable infrastructure, unstoppable teams. We offer hands-on training (under the Nixcademy label) and consulting around Nix & NixOS.

Your mission

As a Nix & NixOS DevOps Professional (m/f/d), you’ll work with us on projects that take modern infrastructure, reproducible builds, and automation to the next level. You’ll support our clients in sustainably integrating Nix & NixOS into their systems and teams.

What you’ll do

  • Integration and Infrastructure: Integrate different systems and manage Kubernetes and Linux environments (mostly).
  • Continuous Integration/Delivery: Design and optimize continuous integration processes (frequently).
  • Software Development: Occasionally support software development efforts.
  • Core goal: Use Nix and NixOS to optimize workflows and sustainably improve the efficiency and reliability of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for our clients.
  • Open Source: You’ll regularly have opportunities to contribute to open source projects.

Your profile

  • Basic knowledge of Nix and NixOS (you don’t have to be a guru – we’ll help you become one)
  • Experience with Kubernetes and GNU/Linux
  • Experience with systemd or the willingness to proactively learn it
  • You work in a self-organized way and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for remote collaboration
  • Confident client communication
  • Good German skills (B2+) and English

Nice to have

  • Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Hydra, etc.)
  • Affinity for open source (GitHub contributions welcome!)

Security

Due to the sensitivity of some of our projects, a security clearance may be required; willingness to undergo the process is expected.

Travel

Occasional short trips (1–several days) to client sites within Germany when needed.

What we offer

We want you to focus on your role and succeed in it:

  • 100% remote: Work wherever you want (within Germany)
  • Flexible hours: Trust-based working time instead of time tracking
  • Gear: We provide all necessary hardware
  • Learning budget: Training, conferences, certifications – your choice
  • Fair pay: Market-based, transparent, and growth-oriented
  • 29 vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off
  • Extras: Subsidy for pension plan, JobRad, or public transport ticket
  • Culture: Open, inclusive, and nerd-friendly

Our application process

No HR buzzwords – just two interview rounds and clear communication. Simply send us your CV + salary expectations to:

Diana Braun
📧 careers@dilead.de