Cloud Platform Engineer (API) (m/f/diverse)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 9, 2026. Commerzbank scores B on the Alion truth index.
Your tasks
- Developing and enhancing our API management platform, specifically built on Apigee.
- Establishing and continuously optimizing CI/CD processes and automation pipelines to streamline deployments and operations (e.g., using TeamCity, Terraform, Helm);
- Analyzing and refining platform performance, stability, and scalability to meet evolving business demands;
- Collaborating closely with Cloud, Network, and Security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure operations of our cloud-native API ecosystem;
- Implementing comprehensive Observability, Logging, and Monitoring solutions for proactive platform health management.
Your Profile
- Extensive experience with cloud technologies, ideally Google Cloud and/or Azure;
- Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, with hands-on experience in TeamCity and implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions (e.g., Terraform, Helm);
- Expertise in OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and API Security principles;
- Strong proficiency in Java or another Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language, including knowledge of integration patterns, resilient API development, and build tools like Maven;
- In-depth knowledge of API Gateway or API Management Platforms. Familiarity with the Apigee platform is a significant advantage;
- Competence in containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes;
- Adept at implementing test automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Cucumber/Gherkin).
- Solid understanding of REST APIs and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and familiarity with Cassandra database are beneficial.
- University degree in IT or relevant.
In return, we offer:
- Good work-life balance, including 25 days annual paid leave (increasing with 1 day per year up to 31 in total), flexible working hours, work-from-home and work from abroad opportunities;
- Luxury package of additional health and dental insurance;
- Food vouchers in the amount of EUR 80 monthly;
- 6 additional annual days off for exceptional circumstances;
- Employee assistance program for psychological, financial, and legal consultations;
- Multisport card;
- Annual contribution of EUR 153.39 net per child for a summer camp/school/kindergarten for children up to age of 15;
- Possibilities for building career-advancing skills by covering training/certification courses and conferences based on individual learning and development needs, access to an online learning platform;
- Opportunities for long-term professional development in a stable, 150-year-old company while contributing to the vision of a new, just starting Digital Technology Center;
- Friendly and supportive multicultural environment, open to new opinions and ideas.
Commerzbank is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristics.
The company
Commerzbank is a leading international commercial bank with branches and offices in almost 50 countries. The world is changing, becoming digital, and so are we. We are leaving the traditional bank behind us and we are choosing to move forward as a digital enterprise.
As part of this strategy, Commerzbank continues the expansion of its Digital Technology Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. We need motivated people who will join us on this journey, and we are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer (API) in our Business Connectivity team.
The Business Connectivity Cluster drives Commerzbank's transformation into a digital technology leader by developing and advancing essential integration technologies, including APIs, TokenManager, Kafka, MFT, and MCP. These tools form the backbone of our digital infrastructure, enabling innovative and seamless customer solutions in the German market.
As a Cloud Platform Engineer (API), you will join us to build and operate a brand-new, cloud-native API management platform. This platform is central to Commerzbank’s digital transformation. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and enhancing our Apigee-based API gateway, connecting multiple cloud environments and laying the technical foundation that will also facilitate secure and scalable AI communication. You’ll collaborate closely with Cloud, Network, and Security experts, driving automation, observability, and reliability across our critical platform infrastructure. If you thrive on ownership, excel with modern cloud and API technologies, and enjoy working in cross-functional teams, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Contact
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