We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• Define and design IT infrastructure components and platform to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Ensure a seamless and intuitive experience for data engineers, analysts, and end-users leveraging the platform
• Drive analysis and continuous improvement of the solution, focusing on performance, availability, cost, and scalability.
• Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD workflows, ensuring their performance, maintenance, and enhancement.
• Continuously improve platform-related tools and the platform itself to meet evolving needs.
• Ensure that services and service levels for the platform are met consistently.
• Operate as a gatekeeper to verify the quality of new functionalities and sign-off implementation results (e.g., with the security team).
• Monitor the platform's performance, perform regular reporting, and identify opportunities for improvements and optimizations.
• Exchange experiences with other system/platform owners and collaborate with Process Managers, Application Specialists, and Solution Architects to seek opportunities for technical and process improvements.

Who you are

•  You have comprehensive knowledge in MS Azure platform (networking, private endpoints, deployment, infrastructure as code, etc.)
• You are experienced in following MS Azure services:
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Synapse Workspace
• Optional: Microsoft Fabric
• Optional: Databricks
• You are experienced in design and implementation of CI/CD workflows using GitHub
• You have comprehensive knowledge of SQL and Python
• You are familiar with Infrastructure as Code concept
• You are experienced in scrum and DevOps methodologies
• You are experienced in IT infrastructure topics and processes
• You have ITIL Service Mgt. Knowledge
• You have a university degree in IT or Engineering
• You have distinct ability to work in a team and are open-mindedness
• You are fluent in English, German or Polish are a plus
• You would be willing to travel occasionally to Knauf sites on all continents
   

WE.YOU.TOGETHER.

We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

• Flexibility: A hybrid remote work mode
• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more
  
• Time Savings: parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
  
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
• Inspiring work environment: Our nicely designed office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.