Technical and disciplinary responsibility for an experienced team of Cloud & DevOps Engineers, including project coordination and resource planning
You will spend at least 60% of your time directly on client projects — through architecture, technical design, or implementation for public-sector clients
Support with tenders and proposals as well as technical support in presales discussions
Active development of your team members — both professionally and personally
Strategic involvement in shaping ARES's growth

Degree or vocational training in an IT-related field
Initial experience in presales or technical customer consulting
Experience with cloud-native technologies, particularly in private cloud or hybrid environments
Solid knowledge of the Kubernetes ecosystem and public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, STACKIT)
Experience in architecture — you can design complex environments and confidently justify technical decisions
Industry experience in the public sector or KRITIS (critical infrastructure) environment
Interest in recruiting and leading personnel, ideally with some prior experience
Independent, communicative working style with strong customer orientation
Very good German and English language skills
Willingness to travel within Germany (on average max. 3 days/month)
Willingness to undergo a security check (SÜ1 or SÜ2) under the Security Clearance Act (SÜG)

Flexibility & Remote-First: Flexible working hours and 100% home office, with occasional travel within Germany
Modern hardware & equipment: Choice of MacBook or Windows laptop and additional equipment for your home office setup
Holiday & Bonus: 30 days of vacation per year and a performance-based annual bonus (up to one month's salary)
Professional development: Annual training budget as well as individual career planning and mentoring
Team & Culture: Comprehensive onboarding and buddy program, multiple team events per year, short communication lines, and a strong team that shares knowledge and makes an impact together
Corporate benefits: Choose between Urban Sports Club, Wellpass, or a SpenditCard worth €50 per month (tax-free), plus additional benefits such as company car, D-Ticket subsidy, employer-sponsored pension plan, and employee discounts

Team Lead – Cloud & DevOps

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