Platform & Infrastructure Engineer (m/f/d)

For our customer, EUMETSAT we are looking for future colleagues to join our Platform and IT Infrastructure team which is responsible for designing, deploying and operating the operational ground segment IT infrastructure of EUMETSAT.

This infrastructure includes a container orchestration platform based on Kubernetes, Iaa S compute resources in an on-premise cloud, storage and network equipment as well as all the software that is needed to run EUMETSAT’s satellite’s missions on a 24x7 basis.

Tasks & Responsibilities

You will be part of the technical team responsible for the design, implementation, operations and evolutions of the operational ground segment IT infrastructure of EUMETSAT.

You will be involved in shaping the way how EUMETSAT operates their IT infrastructure in the coming years, evolving it towards modern cloud-native systems, involving state of the art automation and Git Ops patterns.

The typical tasks would include

• Provide ground segment IT systems maintenance (routine operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and upgrading, etc.).
• Support the integration of new technologies into the existing systems.
• Design, maintain and improve infrastructure automation strategies as well as develop, enhance, and maintain Ia C (Infrastructure as Code) scripts and configurations (e. g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security to ensure a successful evolution of EUMETSAT’s systems.
• Provide support by responding to tickets and issues escalated from the lower-level support teams.

Depending on your seniority and role, your tasks might also include

• Team leadership and coordination.
• Service and project management of the activities assigned to the team.
• Acting as the prime interface between EUMETSAT and TERMA for the activities related to the team area.
• Candidate Profile

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in GNU/Linux administration using multiple distributions.
• Experience with container orchestration (Rancher, Docker, Kubernetes, …) and being capable of deploying, managing, and troubleshooting container environments.
• Good understanding of computer networks and related security concepts.
• Experience with administration and maintenance of Virtualization platforms (v Sphere).
• Programming or scripting experience.
• Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluent in using Infrastructure as Code tool set (like GIT, Terraform, Ansible or similar tools).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in an organized and disciplined manner; in particular in relation to applying engineering standards and methods.
• Degree in IT related study.
• Fluency in English.
• Good written and verbal communication and team working skills.

Experience in some of the below is considered an advantage

• Experience in developing cloud-native applications.
• Experience in requirements elicitation, analysis and verification.
• Experience in designing, implementing and delivering highly available, secure and large-scale enterprise IT solutions.
• Experience with creation of Architectural Design documents, Data Flow and UML diagrams.
• Experience with executing infrastructure updates within a structured Change Management framework.
• Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring and observability tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, or similar.
• Work Location

This is a hybrid position with an 50% average weekly onsite presence at EUMETSAT premises in Darmstadt, Germany, starting in December 2026 onwards.

Teleworking/Home office from a commuting distance to EUMETSAT for the rest of the time is possible.

What can Terma offer

At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides.

We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.

• Great opportunities for training and personal development
• Challenges in advanced technical environment
• International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere
• An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits
• Highly competitive salary
• Additional information

For further information, please contact Ms. Silvia Cavallini - Talent Acquisition Business Partner by telephone [+49 6151 860050] or by email [ta. space@terma. com].

To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, preferably in an Europass format and ideally, a Cover Letter.