Summary
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A Cloud Engineer is sought to operate and continuously improve a managed Kubernetes platform. You will build automated provisioning and deployment workflows, maintain secure and highly available platform operations, implement updates and security patches, establish platform policies, and advise teams on cloud-native deployments. The role offers substantial hands-on work across Kubernetes, GitOps, IaC, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
Highlights
Own the operation and evolution of a managed Kubernetes platform with a strong focus on reliability, security, and performance. The role provides broad exposure to cloud-native technologies, GitOps, infrastructure as code, automation, security policy, and collaboration across specialized platform teams.
Description
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!
The Role
• Take responsibility for the operation, stability, and further development of our managed Kubernetes service, focusing on reliability, security, and performance.
• Develop and operate automated workflows for provisioning, operating, and rolling out our Kubernetes platform and cloud-native services using tools like GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD (GitOps), and Crossplane (IaC).
• Collaborate closely with Managed Observability and Managed PostgreSQL teams, advise on cloud-native application deployments, and support colleagues with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation queries.
• Plan and implement updates, security patches, and new product versions for our managed Kubernetes service to ensure secure, highly available, and modern platform operations.
• Establish and maintain platform policies and security standards, including with Kyverno, and actively drive the technological advancement of the entire tool stack.
What You'll Need
• Several years of practical experience in operating and developing Kubernetes platforms (managed or self-hosted), with a deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, security, and scaling.
• A successfully completed university degree (e.g., Computer Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent), ideally with above-average performance and a strong technical focus.
• Very good knowledge of Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Crossplane, and ideally experience with Kyverno; proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps patterns, and container technologies like Docker.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, enabling clear communication of complex technical content in international and German-speaking teams.
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach, high self-responsibility, team spirit, and the passion to continuously improve our platform with new ideas, clean automation, and a high quality standard.
What's On Offer
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid work model with two days per week remote.
• Opportunities for professional development through an in-house academy and external partners.
• Access to wellness facilities including a canteen with healthy options and a fitness studio with weekly classes.
Apply via Haystack today!
