Summary
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A cloud engineering role centered on operating and evolving managed Kubernetes platforms. You will automate provisioning and releases using GitOps and infrastructure-as-code tools, collaborate with adjacent platform teams, advise on cloud-native deployments, and establish security policies for highly available services.
Highlights
Own and improve managed Kubernetes services with a strong focus on reliability, security and performance, while working with GitOps, cloud-native automation and platform security standards.
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 services, with a clear focus on reliability, security, and performance.
• Develop and operate automated processes for provisioning, operating, and rolling out our Kubernetes platform and cloud-native services, utilizing 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 questions regarding Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
• Plan and implement updates, security patches, and new product versions for our managed Kubernetes service, ensuring secure, highly available, and modern platform operations.
• Establish and maintain platform policies and security standards, including using 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., in 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; proficiency 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 within international and German-speaking teams.
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work, 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 classes.
Apply via Haystack today!
