Job
- Level
- Senior
- Location
- Nuremberg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Freelancer
Job Summary
In this role, you will design and implement a modern Kubernetes platform, provide technical consulting, and develop GitOps and observability solutions for various DevOps teams.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- For a long-term enterprise project, we are looking for an experienced Senior Kubernetes Platform Architect who will actively shape the architecture, implementation, and operation of a modern Kubernetes platform.
- The focus is on the design and further development of core cloud-native platform services, as well as technical consulting and support for multiple DevOps teams.
- A hands-on architect with extensive experience in the Kubernetes ecosystem is sought, who develops complex platform architectures, establishes modern GitOps and observability solutions, and ensures the stable operation of a container platform.
- Design, architecture, and continuous development of a Kubernetes platform.
- Implementation and operation of application-oriented platform services on Kubernetes.
- Architecture and operation of Service Mesh solutions with Istio.
- Development and enhancement of Kubernetes observability with Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, and Grafana.
- Implementation of modern GitOps processes with Flux and GitHub.
- Development and further development of Kubernetes components and Kubernetes operators with Java and Go.
- Implementation of security solutions in the Kubernetes environment (Kyverno, Admission Controller, certificate management).
- Analysis and resolution of complex technical issues within the Kubernetes platform.
- Consulting, coaching, and know-how transfer for DevOps teams.
- Participation in an agile Scrum environment as well as active further development of the platform architecture.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge in architecture, implementation, and operation of Kubernetes platforms.
- Very good knowledge of Istio, Flux, GitHub, and GitOps principles.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes Networking and ideally with AVI Loadbalancer.
- Independent, structured way of working as well as strong team and communication skills.
Experience
- Several years of experience as a Kubernetes platform architect, cloud-native architect, or senior platform engineer.
- Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native, container technologies, and platform engineering.
- Experience with observability solutions on Kubernetes (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, Grafana).
- Experience with Kubernetes Security (Kyverno, Admission Controller, Certificate Management).
- Several years of development experience with Java and Go.
- Experience in the development and operation of Kubernetes operators.
- Experience in agile development projects (Scrum/Kanban).
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What we offer
- Project location: Nuremberg, predominantly remote with occasional on-site days in Nuremberg.
- Duration: ASAP - 31.10.2026 with extension option until 31.10.2027.
- Volume: 532 hours.
- Submission deadline with the client: 07/07/2026.
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mindheads GmbH
mindheads GmbH is an independent company specializing in IT and personnel services, offering a wide range of services including the recruitment and placement of IT experts and executives, as well as planning and implementing IT infrastructure and software solutions.
Description
- Company Type
- Recruiting Agency
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior Kubernetes Platform Architect
- Location
- Nuremberg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
