Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, Project, DevOps
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you lead the development of pluscloud open and Managed Kubernetes, manage projects and optimizations, and oversee the operation of virtualization and container platforms.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Development is responsible for the further development of pluscloud open (OpenStack) and PSKE (Kubernetes), from the roadmap through architecture to deployment on development and testing environments.
- We do not develop OpenStack or Kubernetes ourselves, but build our own platform on top of them.
- Operations takes over the solution from deployment, integrates it into the production environments, and is responsible for ongoing operations including 3rd-level support, incident management, and escalation management.
- Both roles manage their team disciplinarily and professionally, develop employees, and contribute to the strategic further development of the platform.
- You are responsible for the further development of pluscloud open and Managed Kubernetes in close coordination with your team and the Commercial Product Managers.
- Together with the stakeholders, you translate the product vision into a viable strategy and ensure high-quality, on-time, and market-oriented product development.
- You are responsible for ensuring smooth handovers to the Operations teams; externally, you represent plusserver at trade fairs or events.
- You derive KPIs and OKRs and keep track of the success measurement of your products.
- Together with your team, you are responsible for the operation of our virtualization and container platforms and steer their continuous development.
- Through 3rd Level Support, you and your team ensure high service quality and customer satisfaction.
- You proactively identify areas for improvement, lead projects, and optimize workflows and processes within your department.
- Knowledge transfer within the team is important to you, so you train new talents specifically for their tasks.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- A vocational training in the IT sector, a degree in computer science or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience.
Qualifications
- Very good understanding of cloud infrastructures, especially the components of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions.
- Knowledge of OpenStack or Kubernetes architecture as well as distributed systems such as Linux, networking, storage, and virtualization.
- A good balance of hands-on mentality, delegation, and strategic leadership: this is how you take responsibility and drive improvements independently.
- Confident communication, good stakeholder and escalation management.
- We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. However, if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm, we can get started together and achieve a lot.
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience in a Team Lead or Head of role.
- Proven experience in team integration and work methodologies.
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What we offer
- For each individual at plusserver, the constant IT transformation offers the opportunity to stay in contact with the latest technologies regularly and to develop professionally.
- In this role, you work on real solutions for our clients and help shape our systems.
- You can expect a modernly equipped workplace, a collegial atmosphere, an open 'Du' culture, and a straightforward approach within the team.
- Hybrid working - the possibility to work from home occasionally.
- You can expect a structured onboarding to your new responsibilities.
- Well-equipped workplaces with good transportation links and free parking.
- Further training via Udemy as well as targeted training - individually or in a team.
- Employee events such as breakfast, after-work grilling in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Opportunity for private use of our cloud services.
- And much more, such as over 30 days of vacation, Urban Sports Club, discounts through our corporate benefits program, and JobRad leasing via "Lease a Bike".
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Benefits
Health, Fitness & Fun
Food & Drink
Work-Life-Integration
Higher Take-Home Pay
Topics You Will Work On
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About Your Employer
PlusServer GmbH
If you're looking for a competent and reliable IT service provider, you've come to the right place. We advise on, plan, and implement IT projects of any size or complexity - at a fair price. Our experienced employees guarantee a smooth process and the necessary flexibility for future expansions or changes.
Description
- Company Type
- Digital Agency
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Consulting, Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Employer reviews
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Head of Kubernetes / OpenStack
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
