Site Reliability Engineer
About the job
- You have completed an IT-related degree, IT-related vocational training, or an equivalent qualification.
- You have at least two years of experience in a comparable environment, such as site reliability engineering and/or DevOps.
- You have solid experience with Infrastructure as Code and sound knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and TCP/IP networks.
- You are familiar with modern process automation in software development, for example GitHub Actions, Concourse, Jenkins, or TeamCity.
- You are proficient in at least one scripting language, such as Bash or PowerShell.
- You have initial exposure to technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet and to AWS, Azure, or OCI.
- You communicate fluently in German and English.
- Ensure the stable operation of business-critical software solutions, particularly along the value chain in the sales process.
- Identify errors, outages, and performance bottlenecks early and independently derive sustainable solutions.
- Develop tools, systems, and automations that improve the reliability, efficiency, and transparency of the infrastructure.
- Maintain and further develop software systems in the site reliability engineering context, including operational assurance and functional enhancements.
- Implement and optimize monitoring solutions to continuously track system stability, capacity, and performance.
- Work closely with software development and product teams and support the introduction of best practices for reliable systems.
- Build and operate modern infrastructure, including Infrastructure as Code and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
- Develop contingency plans, document system configurations, processes, and procedures, and provide on-call support when needed.
About the company
Fielmann sells prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and hearing aids through stores and online shops, alongside primary eye-care services. Its network spans Europe and the United States under the Fielmann name and brands including Shopko Optical, SVS Vision and Optika Claus. The group designs and manufactures optical products, fits prescription lenses for customers and combines hearing-aid services with optical retail. Customers pay for products and care through direct sales, and in-house production helps remove intermediaries. Fielmann began when Guenther Fielmann opened his first optical store in Cuxhaven in 1972; the family-controlled listed group is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1972
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- A store opening adds management work: Fielmann advertised Roth branch and technical operations manager roles in October 2026.
- German hiring accelerated: Fielmann's optician and audiologist hires doubled year over year through June 2026.
- German benefits include extra pay: Fielmann lists a 13th-month salary and EUR 1,080 annual staff-and-family product allowance.
What critics are saying
- Germany concentrates sales exposure: Fielmann's August 2026 growth outlook fell to 2%-5%; Germany accounts for 60% of sales.
- US earnings weakened during investment: Fielmann's adjusted EBITDA margin fell from 14.9% to 12.5% through June 2026.
- Finance teams faced restructuring: Fielmann recorded finance-division severance costs through June 2026.
What makes Fielmann unique
- Training has a dedicated home: over 7,000 opticians and acousticians attend Fielmann's Ploen Castle academy annually.
- Insurance glasses gained more choice: Fielmann replaced eight standard frames with 90 free styles in 1981.
- Retail connects with online shopping: Fielmann's Hamburg flagship combines digital technology and exclusive brands across 1,400 square meters.
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