Cloud Native Platform Engineer

About the Company

Join a forward-thinking organization where every employee contributes to shaping a sustainable future. We empower individuals to develop their skills, grow personally, and participate in projects that deliver real value to society and our clients. Our company fosters an open, appreciative culture that values and supports every contribution.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and operate Kubernetes clusters across virtualized environments, bare-metal servers, and cloud platforms such as Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), Microsoft Azure, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with the team to continuously enhance our GitOps-based platform using Argo CD and Git.
• Automate deployments, configurations, permissions, and policies effectively.
• Manage upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and node pools.
• Integrate and operate platform components for monitoring, logging, backup, security, and secrets management.
• Support DevOps teams and customers in reliably delivering and operating containerized applications.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in production environments, familiar with NKP or comparable provisioning, lifecycle management, and cluster operation platforms.
• Experience with multiple Kubernetes deployment models including virtualized, on-premises, and cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency with container technologies like Docker and operational knowledge of containerized applications.
• Solid command of Linux, preferably Ubuntu Server, including shell scripting and common Linux tools.
• Experience with GitOps workflows, ideally involving Argo CD, Git, and pull-request-driven processes.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes concepts such as RBAC, network policies, Ingress or Gateway API, resource management, autoscaling, and PodDisruptionBudgets.
• Preferred familiarity with Helm, Cilium, Keycloak/OIDC, secrets management, and monitoring/logging solutions.
• Structured teamwork with clear documentation, along with a strong security mindset and high system availability standards.

Benefits and Perks

• Fully employer-funded company pension plan to secure your future.
• Support for a healthy work-life balance including flexible working hours, mobile work options, and minimal travel requirements.
• Strong family support such as part-time options for fathers and childcare support via the pme family service.
• Access to continuous learning through an internal academy and personalized development programs.
• Health management initiatives including health days, quality coffee, water dispensers, fresh fruit, and subsidized diverse meals in the company canteen.
• Employee discounts and various shopping advantages through corporate benefits.
• Mobility programs like job bicycles, job tickets, and company sports to keep you moving.
• Modern workspace equipped with the latest technology in a contemporary office environment.
• Casual and supportive atmosphere with team events, foosball tournaments, and after-work social gatherings.