IT Team Leader - Container Operations | Fachinformatiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role is for an IT Team Leader specializing in Container Operations at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Germany's largest public pension insurance provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and building a team, potentially growing to 10 employees, focused on delivering stable, reliable, and highly available container platforms, specifically utilizing OpenShift and Rancher. Day-to-day tasks involve actively shaping the team's operational duties, driving change management processes, representing the department in working groups, and contributing to strategic planning and alignment. The position requires a university degree (Bachelor/FH Diploma) in IT or equivalent professional qualification, paired with several years of experience in container virtualization and practical expertise in orchestrating complex container environments using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or Podman. Initial experience in technical or disciplinary team leadership is essential, alongside strong analytical skills and decision-making competence, ensuring the smooth operation of critical IT systems from development through to production.