Chief Kubernetes Engineer

Job Description Join our Linux and Container Orchestration team at Danske Bank – where cool tech meets big goals. We manage Linux and container - based services in both private and public clouds. You’ll be part of a team handling over 10,000 Linux machines and pioneering OpenShift clusters in the financial Nordics, running 50,000+ containers. But we're not stopping there, we’re gearing up for something exciting – expanding our infrastructure to the public cloud. We’re pushing digitalization forward with our Forward’28 plan, focusing on moving to the cloud. Your mission? Help build strong container infrastructure with top-notch automation. Our team spans across Lithuania and India, bringing together a mix of ideas and experiences. At Danske Bank, we create a culture of openness, teamwork, and transparency. We encourage new ideas and give you the freedom to be inventive with your solutions. What's In It For You? Make a Difference: Help shape the future of banking and make your mark in container orchestration services. Keep Learning: Dive into interesting tech challenges alongside a talented team, with plenty of opportunities for growth. Challenge yourself: This role offers a unique blend of technical challenges, team collaboration, and opportunity for continuous learning and improvement. You will: Play a key role in designing and supporting new container orchestration offering in AWS – EKSBuild EKS automation and integrations with the help of existing services and security in mindUse your expertise to provide guidance to our infrastructure teams, users, and developers, and mentor your team membersWork with infrastructure service users to tackle ongoing issues, using your technical acumen and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtimeAutomate processes to make operations run efficiently, allowing more time for innovation and strategic tasksHave an opportunity to bring forward new ideas and strategies to keep our infrastructure at the forefront of the industryContribute insights to the roadmap for future development and enhancements of our services About you: 4 + years of hands-on experience in deploying, managing, and scaling Kubernetes clusters, specifically in AWS EKSSolid understanding of the core components of AWS EKS, Kubernetes or OpenShiftProfound knowledge of AWS core services: VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Load Balancers, Storage, LambdaAdvanced skills in using DevOps and IaC tools, such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub ActionsUnderstanding of security technologies and observability practices, methods, and tools in AWSGreat troubleshooting and debugging skills, enabling you to diagnose and fix issues quickly and efficientlySolid communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams and build a positive working environmentUpper-Intermediate skills in English We offer: Monthly salary range from 4960 EUR to 7440 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job). Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes: Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution. See all the benefits HERE. Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Platform Engineering. If any further questions to the position, feel free to contact Aivaras Laimikis at aila@danskebank.lt About Us Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.