LikeRemoteDevOps Engineer (m/f/d)
🇩🇪 Germany
TensorFlow
CUDA
Management
Python
JavaScript
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
GCP
Azure
Terraform
Machine Learning
Design
Devops
SQL
DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)
from 🇩🇪 Germany
Join us at ZDF Sparks  and be part of an exciting journey in AI innovation! We are looking for aDevOps Engineer (m/f/d) in full-time (40h). You can choose between ahybrid setup in Berlin or working fully remote (within Germany) with regular travel to Berlin. The position is initially limited to 2 years with the option of extension and starts at the earliest possible date.
You join  ZDF Sparks in its exciting growth phase and join our customer projects around media planning, communication, distribution, content creation and personalization.
Your tasks include e.g.,
Our working model offers you the choice between ahybrid setup in Berlin orfull remote work (with regular travels to Berlin). Since we develop highly complex AI solutions, we value face-to-face collaboration when it is operationally beneficial (e.g., for project kick-offs, intensive sprints, or strategic workshops), as well as for our regular team events. Naturally, we cover the travel expenses for these trips to Berlin.
In ourcentrally located Berlin top-floor office, we enjoy modern spaces with ergonomic workstations grouped to facilitate personal exchange and knowledge sharing, as well as closed rooms for larger meetings and quiet work.
We network with our ZDF office partners and visitors over lunches, talks, and afterwork get-together events and engage in fun team activities during regular company events.
To support your professional growth, we offer opportunities for further education through (external) regular workshops, hackathons, and networking events.
Additionally, we provide a professional development budget (per employee) for conferences, certifications, or external courses.
You will have30 days of vacation to recharge. We also fully cover the cost of theDeutschland-Jobticket to support your commute.Your contact person is: Nilofer Qayumi (Senior Technical Recruiter)Â
For any questions about the job advertisement and the application process, please contact career@zdf-sparks.com.
We look forward to getting to know you!
*At ZDF Sparks, diversity drives our innovation and strengthens our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
You join  ZDF Sparks in its exciting growth phase and join our customer projects around media planning, communication, distribution, content creation and personalization.
Your tasks include e.g.,
- Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD (especially GitLab CI) processes for Machine Learning Systems in cloud.
- Create tools and processes for monitoring, logging and analyzing the performance of deployed AI solutions.
- Implement infrastructure across mixed-cloud environments (primarily in GCP, additionally AWS and/or Azure), utilizing microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Terragrunt, and OpenTofu.
- Optimize and automate scaling of infrastructure with the latest cloud technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and meet  MLOps/DevOps requirements.
- Creation and maintenance of test and production environments in cloud platforms for deployment of AI products.
- Apply cloud-native design patterns, infrastructure best practices, and networking concepts to ensure scalable and secure deployments.
- Strong background in DevOps; MLOps experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including modularity, maintainability, and SDLC processes; familiarity with principles like DRY and cloud-native design patterns is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures (esp. GCP), CI/CD pipelines, containers, Terraform, and CUDA/GPU/TPU applications. Exposure to AWS, Azure, Terragrunt, OpenTofu, and Kubernetes would be an asset.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Knowledge of JavaScript and Go is advantageous. Experience in cloud migrations is an additional asset.
- Strong stakeholder management across clients and functions.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Team player with a passion for AI and continuous learning.
- Fluent in both German and English.
Our working model offers you the choice between ahybrid setup in Berlin orfull remote work (with regular travels to Berlin). Since we develop highly complex AI solutions, we value face-to-face collaboration when it is operationally beneficial (e.g., for project kick-offs, intensive sprints, or strategic workshops), as well as for our regular team events. Naturally, we cover the travel expenses for these trips to Berlin.
In ourcentrally located Berlin top-floor office, we enjoy modern spaces with ergonomic workstations grouped to facilitate personal exchange and knowledge sharing, as well as closed rooms for larger meetings and quiet work.
We network with our ZDF office partners and visitors over lunches, talks, and afterwork get-together events and engage in fun team activities during regular company events.
To support your professional growth, we offer opportunities for further education through (external) regular workshops, hackathons, and networking events.
Additionally, we provide a professional development budget (per employee) for conferences, certifications, or external courses.
You will have30 days of vacation to recharge. We also fully cover the cost of theDeutschland-Jobticket to support your commute.
At ZDF Sparks, our values are the cornerstone of everything we do:
- Transparent: We believe in clear, open communication both within our team and with our clients. Your insights and knowledge will be valued and shared to drive collective success.
- Fun:Â We believe that work should be enjoyable and fulfilling. At ZDF Sparks, we maintain a light-hearted atmosphere with humor and a relaxed communication style among colleagues. This fosters a positive environment where everyone feels comfortable and motivated to contribute their best, ensuring our collaborative efforts are both productive and enjoyable.
- Diverse: Our strength lies in our diverse team. Different perspectives and backgrounds drive our creativity and innovation, ensuring that our AI solutions are comprehensive and inclusive. By integrating different points of view, our collaborative team develops AI that reflects various experiences and meets the diverse needs of our clients.
- Innovative: We live and breathe innovation, continuously learning and pushing boundaries to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.
For any questions about the job advertisement and the application process, please contact career@zdf-sparks.com.
We look forward to getting to know you!
*At ZDF Sparks, diversity drives our innovation and strengthens our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
