Senior Platform Engineer

R+S AG

Job

In this role, you operate the infrastructure for the LANCOM Management Cloud, design and automate Kubernetes clusters, manage databases, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and georedundancy.

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Your role in the team

  • As a Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d), you ensure the uninterrupted operation of our infrastructure for the LANCOM Management Cloud.
  • You design and operate the infrastructure that enables product teams to deploy and run software – from Kubernetes clusters and networks to databases and CI/CD pipelines.
  • You bridge the gap between development and operations: you automate, define runbooks for everything that cannot be automated, and drive continuous improvement throughout the entire system lifecycle.
  • Design, build, and operate Kubernetes platforms with the LANCOM SaaS stack.
  • Responsibility for the entire system lifecycle; continuous improvement of security, performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Automation of testing, deployments, configuration, and updates (GitOps, Infrastructure as Code).
  • Operation and optimization of ClickHouse and Kafka - including schema management, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Development and validation of geo-redundant Active:Passive and Active:Active architectures in multi-cloud environments.
  • Responsibility for troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis at the platform level.
  • Representation of the platform team in cross-tribe meetings and architecture discussions.
  • Optional paid participation in 24/7 on-call duty.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • Linux (Ubuntu/Debian or equivalent).
  • Kubernetes - in-depth design, administration, and optimization, not just usage.
  • Network technologies - comprehensive understanding of Internet routing through Linux, OpenStack, and CNI layers.
  • Load Balancer and Traffic Management.
  • Georedundant high-availability architectures (Active:Passive, Active:Active).
  • DevSecOps practices - End-to-End security of Kubernetes deployments.
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Kafka, ClickHouse.
  • Very good German and/or English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Advantage:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
  • Observability tools (Elasticsearch/Graylog, Prometheus/Grafana).
  • Programming skills in Golang or Python.
  • Familiarity with Java development methods and tools.
  • Interest in the use of AI-powered development tools (GitHub CoPilot, Cursor.AI, Claude Code, etc.).

Experience

  • In-depth knowledge and practical experience:

What we offer

  • An environment where your opinion matters and you have the freedom to actively shape our product.
  • A flexible working environment with cross-functional teams that value agile methodologies.
  • A permanent position with extensive social benefits.
  • Challenging tasks in projects with renowned partners.
  • The unique opportunity to actively shape the future of Europe's leading manufacturer of innovative network solutions.
  • Various personal development opportunities, modern technical equipment, diverse sports activities, various company events, Job-Rad, family contributions, etc.

Benefits

Health, fitness & fun

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Karlsruhe
    Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Location Würselen
    52146 Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
  • Location Hamburg
    Germany

About your employer

At R+S, we are a nationwide company with multiple subsidiaries that specialize in building, ship, and industrial technology. We offer our customers a complete service from planning to finishing the technical equipment. With our expertise and knowledge, we guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Company size
250+ Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Logistics, Transportation
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Senior Platform Engineer

R+S AG