DevOps Technical Lead

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced technical leader with a background as a Cloud/DevSecOps Architect or DevOps/DevSecOps Technical Lead to guide the design and implementation of secure Azure cloud platforms. This role combines architectural ownership with hands-on engineering and technical team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Shape Cloud Architecture -> Own the technical architecture of Azure multi-tenant environments, including integrations with identity and access management systems.

• Drive Infrastructure Governance -> Define Terraform governance, including repository structures, reusable module standards, and infrastructure delivery pipelines.

• Build Secure CI/CD -> Design CI/CD architectures with security gates, policy enforcement, and multi-stage deployments.

• Strengthen Identity & Access -> Define and implement identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management.

• Accelerate Cloud Automation -> Lead the development of cloud automation capabilities, including self-service portals, API integrations, and workflow automation.

• Lead by Example -> Guide implementation through hands-on engineering, code reviews, architectural decisions, and mentoring.

• Ensure Security & Compliance -> Ensure platform designs address security, compliance, and operational requirements in critical infrastructure environments.

• Bridge Technical & Business Priorities -> Collaborate with Development, Security, and Management stakeholders, clearly communicating technical decisions and trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cloud Architect, DevSecOps Architect, DevOps Technical Lead, or DevSecOps Technical Lead is required, with demonstrated ownership of architectural decisions and technical delivery.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, including multi-tenant environments and IAM integrations.

• Hands-on Terraform experience, including reusable modules, repository design, governance, and pipeline integration.

• Experience designing CI/CD architectures with automated security gates, policy enforcement, and multi-stage deployments.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, and least-privilege access principles.

• Experience building cloud automation solutions using self-service portals, APIs, and workflow automation.

• Proven ability to establish engineering standards, lead code and design reviews, and mentor engineers.

• Strong communication skills and experience aligning technical decisions across Development, Security, and Management.

• Experience working in critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environments and understanding their security and compliance requirements.

• Good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken, are mandatory.

Additional Information

At Accesa you can:

Join self-managed communities of IT experts that co-design their own learning programs. Be part of a cell-based organization where we favor agility over rigid processes and freedom over control. 

Enjoy a holistic benefits program which empowers your: 

• Work-Life Balance: home office, flexible schedule, parenting workshops, vacation package 
• Physical Well-being: in-house fitness instructor, themed workshops, nutrition counseling, private medical insurance
• Social Well-being: hobby clubs to support your passions, improve workshops, team building activities, social events
• Emotional Well-being: in-house certified coach, focus and mindfulness apps, emotional intelligence (EQ) workshops, CPI personality assessments