Application Development Platform Engineer

At thyssenkrupp GSG, we’re the backbone of our thyssenkrupp global IT operations. Our team of passionate professionals designs, develops, and supports the IT applications and infrastructure that power thyssenkrupp’s worldwide business.

We build our culture on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment. That means creating a safe space for open feedback, treating everyone equally, and giving teams the autonomy and support to grow. We believe in honest collaboration, inclusive communication, and ownership without micromanagement — and there is no BUT.

By joining us, you’ll:

• Drive global impact: Work on international projects that shape the digital future of industry.

• Grow your potential: Get access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and training to accelerate your career.

• Thrive in a team-driven culture: Collaborate in an environment where your contributions are valued and team spirit fuels success.

• Enjoy work-life balance: We support flexible working so you can stay connected to what matters most—both professionally and personally.

We’re not just building IT systems—we’re building the future. Ready to be part of it?

In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on technical support for the operation and development of the application platform.

• Manage the full service lifecycle track dependency releases, update platform components (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, Harbor, Jenkins), and coordinate rollouts with business partners.

• Troubleshoot and optimize platform performance, performing root cause analyses and implementing improvements.

• Support internal teams in adopting DevSecOps practices and automating workflows.

• Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure and architecture, ensuring compliance with group standards.

• Automate and monitor infrastructure lifecycle using scripts, GitOps principles, and modern observability tools.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Bring hands-on experience in technical consulting, implementation, and administration of server & network technologies, Linux (Red Hat), Kubernetes, and Azure.

• Work confidently with developer and DevSecOps tools such as Git (Bitbucket), CI/CD (Jenkins / Azure DevOps), artifact & container registries (ACR, Harbor, Artifactory), and Jira.

• Are familiar with AKS, CNCF monitoring & alerting tools, and IaaS/PaaS services on Azure.

• Communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Speak and write English at B2 level or higher (German is a plus).

• Have some experience in CI/CD for Java projects and/or Tekton pipelines.

What do you benefit with us:

At thyssenkrupp GSG, we believe great work starts with employee. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Global impact & open culture: Be part of a high-tech company shaping industries worldwide, where your ideas truly matter.

• Flexible workstyle: Enjoy remote work possibilities and flexible hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00.

• Supportive onboarding & career growth: Get started with guidance from experienced mentors and follow clear paths for development and promotion.

• Continuous learning: Access to premium training platforms, foreign language classes, and a personal development budget.

• Wellbeing & community: Take care of yourself with private medical care, life insurance or join company sports initiatives.

• Team spirit & events – integration budget, interdepartmental teams, company and family activities to stay connected, even remotely.

• Extra perks: From anniversary bonuses and MyBenefit platform to the “under the pear tree” holiday benefit, we make sure your hard work is appreciated.