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Senior Kubernetes Architect

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  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    IT, DevOps, Back End
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Bonn
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this position, you will design and implement secure and scalable Kubernetes clusters, optimize container networks, and automate processes with IaC to efficiently manage the on-premises infrastructure.

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    Your role in the team

    • As a Kubernetes Architect for on-premises infrastructure, you are the technical visionary and creator for private cloud solutions. You assume end-to-end responsibility for the design and smooth operation of container platforms, as well as:
    • Architecture & Design: Conceptualization and further development of highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes clusters in an on-premises environment.
    • Platform Engineering: Selection, evaluation, and integration of CNCF technologies for the local data center.
    • Network & Security: Design of complex container networks as well as implementation of Zero-Trust concepts, Network Policies, and Pod Security Standards.
    • Automation & GitOps: Establishment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform/Ansible and GitOps workflows for fully automated deployment of clusters and workloads.
    • Observability & Reliability: Design of monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions as well as definition and monitoring of SLOs/SLIs.
    • Consulting & Mentoring: Technical consulting for development teams during application migration to the on-premise cloud, as well as professional leadership and coaching.

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    Our expectations of you

    Qualifications

    • Kubernetes Deep Dive: Excellent knowledge of Kubernetes architecture (Control Plane, etcd, Kubelet). Certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) are a big plus.
    • On-Premises Infrastructure: Deep understanding of Linux operating systems, virtualization, and ideally bare-metal provisioning.
    • Tooling: Proficient in CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and container runtimes (containerd, CRI-O).
    • Soft skills: Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills for complex infrastructure incidents, and excellent communication skills in German.

    Experience

    • Expertise & Hands-on-Mentality: We are looking for a technology enthusiast who not only masters the theory but also brings extensive practical experience beyond managed cloud services, but also:
    • Several years of solid experience as a Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, or Senior DevOps Engineer, ideally with a clear focus on building data center or on-premises infrastructures.
    • Network & Storage: Very good knowledge of traditional and containerized network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, VXLAN) as well as experience with block- and file-based on-premises storage.

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    What we offer

    • Achieve more together: great team spirit in a competent and future-proof working environment with unique projects.
    • Attractive working conditions: a balanced work-life harmony thanks to flexible work models and hours, and 30 days of vacation per year.
    • Modern work equipment: top-notch gear, a modern tech stack, and innovative collaboration tools.
    • Personal Development: individual training opportunities as well as professional and leadership programs.
    • Optimal transportation connection: attractive location in a central area.
    • Offers to stay healthy: sports collaborations, prevention courses, and running events.
    • Additional extras: company pension scheme, supportive measures for childcare and caring for relatives.

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    Job Locations

    • Location Bonn

      Nordrhein-Westfalen

      Germany

    This is your employer

    Bundesdruckerei GmbH

    Bundesdruckerei GmbH

    Bundesdruckerei is one of the world's leading high-security technology companies and offers customized solutions for secure identities and data security for citizens, public authorities and companies.

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  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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    Working Model
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