System Engineer Kubernetes (m/w/d)

Job summary

As a System Engineer Kubernetes, you will actively shape and operate highly critical platforms for digital traffic control in Germany. You will be responsible for the full-stack operation of Kubernetes platforms, automating processes, ensuring security, and continuously developing systems within a modern, automated environment. You will contribute ideas and collaborate with the team to create secure, stable, and future-proof complex systems.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Computer Science or Business Informatics, or comparable education with several years of professional experience
• Profound experience in the conception, setup, and operation of on-premise Kubernetes environments
• Good knowledge of the Kubernetes ecosystem, including Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies, Storage solutions, or Logging stacks
• Solid knowledge of Linux system administration
• Ideally, experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD)
• Interest in comprehensive security of Kubernetes environments and a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification
• Willingness to participate in on-call duty
• Very good German (C1) and good English language skills, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage full-stack Kubernetes platforms, from containerized applications to underlying infrastructure (RKE2, CEPH, Linux-based VMs)
• Automate recurring processes and continuously develop operational procedures
• Secure Kubernetes environments according to current security standards
• Perform deployments and ensure stable operation and continuous development of the platform through Day-2 Operations
• Implement GitOps approaches and use tools like ArgoCD for automation, maintenance, and development of existing platforms
• Actively participate in the modernization and expansion of the Kubernetes environment and contribute optimization ideas
• Handle incidents within defined SLAs and support partners and suppliers with operational challenges

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Relocation