OverviewZONTAL offers the leading data platform for the life science industry. We make digital transformation a reality as we deliver game changing solutions to some of the most complex enterprises. We reduce IT overhead, enable AI/ML applications, optimize time-to-market, and increase compliance. ZONTAL has offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Together with our integration and service partners, ZONTAL supports our customers globally, in any country and any time zone.This position is based in Aachen (Germany) and can also be fulfilled in a remote/hybrid model.YOUR TASKSYOUR TASKS: ZONTAL is seeking an experienced Lead/Principal DevOps Support Engineer to lead the cloud operations team and manage related activities. You are a player/coach who thrives in a start-up environment, leading and growing a small team. You have hands-on experience in the AWS service stack. You have experience proactively building robust cloud management processes, while also continuously seeking and integrating customer input for improved outcomes. You are driven by data – the automated collection thereof, as well as clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the details. You love problem solving for customers. You bring strong empathy and a calm demeanor to managing customers, along with impeccable communication skills.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCloud Operations & Platform ReliabilityLead continuous improvement initiatives in cloud operations (automation, monitoring, reporting)Support the health, stability, and performance of AWS-based production environmentsMonitor and meet/exceed customer SLAs using data and KPIsManage escalations, incident response, and root cause analysis (RCA/CAPA)Work with R+D team on disaster recovery and business continuity planning/testingChange, Release, and Incident ManagementServe as gatekeeper for change management, ensuring quality and readiness of all deployments.Manage high-impact incidents and coordinate cross-functional resolution bridges.Track and report on SLA adherence, system performance, and operational risks.IT Service Management & ITIL PracticesOversee service desk operations and support workflows (Levels 2 & 3)Drive adoption of ITIL best practices across the organizationImprove response/resolution times and enhance service visibility/manageabilityCustomer Advocacy & Cross-Functional AlignmentAct as a customer advocate across internal teams (engineering, execs, sales, support)Lead customer performance reviews and ensure alignment on priorities, impact, and urgencyProvide reporting and feedback to ensure a voice of the customer is embedded in operationsLeadership & Team ManagementManage and mentor support team (L2/L3)Balance multiple tasks, self-prioritize, and work independentlyLead Agile collaboration across teams for design and delivery of AWS solutionsTechnical Expertise & Solution ArchitectureImplement best practices of cloud technologies and particularly AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, EKS, etc.)Partner with architects/devs to build scalable, observable, and automated cloud platformsImplement best practices in container design, platform observability, and supportabilityYOUR BACKGROUNDEducation and Experience4+ years prior management/supervisory experience7+ year degree in Information Systems or equivalent work experience.4+ years of experience with AWS Cloud Solutions including monitoring/observability.4+ years’ experience with ITSM tools, implementation and practices such as ServiceNow and JIRA Service Management.Experience in the Life Sciences space is desirable, but not explicitly necessary. Laboratory and Clinical Data experience are big pluses.1+ years of experience with CI/CD solutions, including Ansible, Terraform, Docker, GitOps, etc.1+ years of experience with network/server configuration for automated software deploymentExcellent troubleshooting skills across technology types, layers and with integrations and data issues.Additional Eligibility RequirementsStrong experience with systems, IT operations, process improvement and best practices of the same.ITIL Certification highly desired and expertise is mandatory.Comfort with frequent, incremental code testing and deployment.Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders.Willing and able to help define and improve lifecycle processes.Ability to handle difficult customer issues and situations and possess strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills.Adherence to policies, procedures and documentation standards.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to go deep technically yet be able to deliver communications concisely and effectively to various audience levels and types. Need to have good visual presentation skills, lead with data to deliver and deliver a clear message.Located in GermanyHOW TO APPLYSend us your résumé with salary expectations and desired start date via LinkedIn. If you have any questions upfront, please do not hesitate to contact us.We are looking forward to your application!Job detailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information Technology and EngineeringIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr