Cloud Engineer - Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space

Dedicated to the continuous improvement of human health, we are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our newly formed team tasked with designing and implementing the core system for this data space. The system will be primarily built on AWS, with on-premise compute and storage options to be added later. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in developing a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that supports research projects across institutions., * Design, implement, and maintain a scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support project management, research data sharing and computing.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement containerized compute environments using Kubernetes (EKS) or Docker-based orchestration.
• Enable hybrid cloud solutions, integrating AWS with on-premise compute and storage resources.
• Design and optimize data storage solutions using AWS S3 and integrate on-premise S3-compatible storage options.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements for handling sensitive research data.
• Collaborate with Web Developers and other Engineers to integrate cloud services with the data space management system.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations for reliability and cost efficiency.
• Maintain high-quality code with proper documentation, testing, and version control (Git).
• Develop and maintain documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripts.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and RDS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS, or similar).
• Knowledge of cloud networking, security best practices, and identity management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and monitoring solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.A strong background in industry standard DevOps tasks and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premise resources with cloud services.
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash scripting for automation.
• Previous experience in academic research environments or health/life sciences data infrastructure.

• Possibility of mobile working
• Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
• Regular team meetings
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with scientists from all member institutions of the Health+Life Science Alliance
• Become a crucial member of our team and enable cutting-edge science!
• An opportunity to work on a pioneering project that will advance research collaboration and innovation.
• Collectively agreed remuneration (TV-UK E13), attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers