DevOps Engineer (Mid, Senior)
Estimated salary
β¬4,625 β β¬7,122per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Talon.One is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Tribe in Berlin. The Infrastructure team focuses on cloud architecture, Kubernetes, networking, Terraform, CI/CD, and GitOps to build scalable, reliable, and secure systems. The role involves collaborating with infrastructure, platform, and product engineers to evolve systems, automate operations, and simplify cloud complexity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, deep knowledge of CI/CD and Kubernetes, and a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing. Talon.One offers a dynamic, inclusive environment with flexible work options and a strong focus on professional growth.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a Cloud Infrastructure or DevOps Engineering role, with a strong record of building and maintaining production systems at scale.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on experience improving automation, reliability, and developer workflows, ideally using tools like ArgoCD or similar GitOps-based deployment systems.
- Expert knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including best practices for observability, scalability, and resilience.
- Solid experience with cloud providers (preferably GCP) and a sound grasp of cloud-native architectures and infrastructure as code.
- Experience with parts of our stack: Bash, Golang, PostgreSQL, and Git.
- Experience with Datadog or Prometheus for monitoring and metrics.
- High levels of ownership and autonomy, you execute independently, make pragmatic decisions, and follow through with consistency and care.
- A genuine interest in mentoring others, sharing context, and raising the technical bar of the team through collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Languages
German
B1 Β· IntermediateA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
90+ team of engineers, product managers and product designers in Berlin
Leaders with 8+ years of experience building our promotions engine
β¬1,000 annual learning budget and free German language courses to boost your skills
30 days of annual leave, plus extra paid days for your birthday and moving day
Home office setup budget, a monthly home office allowance
Freedom to work from abroad for up to 90 days worldwide!
Mental health support with nilo.health and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership
20% company subsidy on your pension contributions
Subsidised BVG public transport ticket and a dog-friendly Berlin office where your furry friend is welcome
Lease your ideal bike through BusinessBike
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬70,476/year
β¬5,873/month
Total Deductions
β¬27,627
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬3,570/mo
β¬42,849/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬12,380
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬6,554
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬916
π Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1231
Groceries
β¬280
Transport
β¬75
Utilities
β¬220
Internet
β¬40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬13
Gym/Month
β¬45
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬4
Cinema
β¬12
Monthly Net Salary:β¬3,570
Comfortable Living:β¬1,897
Monthly Savings:β¬1,673 (47%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save β¬1,673 monthly, which is β¬20,076 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬70,482 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Berlin
π₯
Population
3.6M
β
Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
10.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
9.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
6.0
π³
Green Spaces
7.0
π
Car Free
8.0
βΉοΈ
About Berlin
- β’Creative and tech hub
- β’Diverse neighborhoods
- β’Excellent public transport
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters
- β’Mild summers
- β’Four distinct seasons
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 10Β°C
βοΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Generally safe
- β’Higher petty crime than Munich
- β’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’Good hospital network
- β’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
- β’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
π
Culture
- β’World-class museums
- β’Vibrant art scene
- β’Rich history
π
Nightlife
- β’Famous club scene
- β’Diverse nightlife
- β’24/7 culture
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Many parks
- β’Lakes
- β’Tiergarten
- β’Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- β’More affordable than Munich
- β’Prices rising rapidly
- β’Still cheaper than many European capitals
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1231
β‘ Utilities:β¬220
π Groceries:β¬280
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬16
Berlin-based 'incentives engine' SaaS unifying promotions, loyalty, referrals, and gamification on one rules-based, API-first platform. Powers loyalty programs for global enterprise retailers and travel brands; 2025 raised the largest round in its segment to invest in AI-powered predictive incentives.
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The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.