Cloud Engineer

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11131 

 

 

About the Role:

 

As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing BioNTech's cloud infrastructure. Your expertise will support our mission to develop innovative immunotherapies and vaccines by ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. Operating at the intersection of development and operations, you will leverage modern DevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate processes and enable IT services that drive our success.

 

Your Contribution:

 

  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability and security
  • Automate provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
  • Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and high availability
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins to enhance development workflows
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in DevSecOps are followed
  • Mentor junior engineers while driving adoption of cloud technologies within the organization

 

A Good Match:

 

  • Several years of expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3)
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts like DNS, routing, firewalls
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Bash/PowerShell) for automation
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch) for optimizing performance
  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Ability to work collaboratively within agile teams while leading technical initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

 

Job ID 11131 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

 

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