When you find a solution to your work related problems, please let me know. I have the same problem (am also from germany). I just want to "automate all the things", I don't care what it is: software deployment, infrastructure, proprietary business processes. I always get sick when i have to do things more than one time if it doesn't need to be "that" way. But from my experience one of the three things can / will happen:
1. you work in a big company the processes are so static and haven't been touched for decades. Every change is seen as a risk and therefore dismissed.
2. you work in a SME that actually is in need of someone that can automate different processes but the time will come when everything is done and you only get to work from time to time and get bored.
3. you work in a small company / startup and your skills are needed but it lacks of work life balance, job stability and sometimes a competitive salary.
As of now I'm (again) looking for a new job but have little to no hope that I'll find exactly what I'm looking for.