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title: Lead GitLab Architect / DevOps Tech Lead at German energy sector client
description: #vacancy #GitLab #DevOps #Architect #TechLead #Kubernetes #Remote #EU #CI_CD #Renovate #OpenTofu #Helm #IaC #Python #Bash #Vault #NewRelic #Cloud #Infrastructure
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# Lead GitLab Architect / DevOps Tech Lead

**Company:** German energy sector client  
**Location:** Remote, EU  
**Posted:** 2026-09-17  
**Apply by:** 2026-11-01

**Tags:** devops, python, architect

[Apply / View original posting](https://t.me/Pol_relocation/57245)

## Job description

#vacancy #GitLab #DevOps #Architect #TechLead #Kubernetes #Remote #EU #CI_CD #Renovate #OpenTofu #Helm #IaC #Python #Bash #Vault #NewRelic #Cloud #Infrastructure

🔥 **Hiring: Lead GitLab Architect / DevOps Tech Lead**

We are looking for a strong **Lead GitLab Architect / Tech Lead** to drive a large-scale technical transformation project for a major client in the German energy sector!

**Location:** 100% Remote — candidate must be based in the EU

**Start Date:** ASAP

**Client:** German energy sector

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### 📌 **The Role: Lead GitLab Architect & DevOps Tech Lead**

In this hybrid role, you will take full ownership of the project architecture and technical execution while guiding the overall transformation strategy.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Lead the design and implementation of a centrally operated, scalable **Renovate platform** to automate dependency management across 10,000+ GitLab repositories.
* Combine high-level architecture ownership with hands-on technical work in Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
* Oversee software supply chain security, vulnerability management, governance, and compliance.
* Drive stakeholder management and act as the primary technical lead for the initiative.

**Key Requirements:**

* **GitLab Expertise:** Deep hands-on knowledge of GitLab CI/CD, APIs, permissions, and onboarding large numbers of repositories.
* **Renovate Experience:** Practical experience setting up and managing automated dependency updates at scale.
* **Architecture & Infrastructure:** Proven background with distributed Kubernetes environments, Infrastructure as Code (**OpenTofu, Helm**), and scripting (**Python, Bash, or JS/TS**).
* **Security & Observability:** Strong grasp of Vault/secrets management and monitoring tools (ideally **New Relic**).
* **Leadership:** Solid track record in technical leadership, stakeholder management, and running large-scale technical transformations.

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📩 **To apply or learn more:** Send your CV and expected hourly rate to @elizabeth_interexy.

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