Kubernetes Platform Engineer

United Internet AG

Job

In this role, you will develop a Kubernetes platform on bare-metal infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance platform services to support over 500 applications.

Job summary

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Your role in the team

  • You develop and operate our Kubernetes platform on a bare-metal infrastructure with over 85,000 CPU cores.
  • You automate and optimize platform, build, and deployment processes using modern CI/CD methods.
  • You manage and improve cloud-native platform services for more than 500 applications and over 42 million users.
  • You develop Kubernetes operators and expand our platform with technologies such as Service Mesh, storage, and GPU solutions.
  • You work closely with experienced platform and infrastructure engineers and contribute to open-source technologies.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • You have a technical degree or a comparable qualification and have already gained practical experience in platform, infrastructure, or cloud environments.

Qualifications

  • You have good Linux skills and are proficient with technologies such as Bash, Python, and/or Go, as well as modern Git workflows.
  • You are passionate about Platform Engineering, Automation, Observability, Testing, and the operation of highly scalable, distributed systems.
  • You communicate confidently in English, enjoy working in a team, and strive for continuous professional development.

Experience

  • You have experience with Kubernetes in on-premises environments as well as with Docker, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

What we offer

  • As an employer, United Internet offers interesting job opportunities with exciting projects, individual training opportunities, and good prospects.
  • Our collaboration is characterized by flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
  • A positive error culture and open feedback are in demand!
  • To support sustainable and flexible mobility, we provide our employees with attractive benefits packages.
  • This way, you can lease your individual dream bike at favorable conditions through JobRad.
  • This offer is additionally subsidized by us.
  • Or you use public transportation and benefit from a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
  • We celebrate team successes: At United Internet, there are legendary parties.
  • And our versatile workshops and team events foster a special sense of cohesion.
  • Many of our positions allow for remote work from home and flexible scheduling of working hours.
  • Our employees benefit from attractive pension schemes.
  • This includes, among other things, modern options for financial security that support wealth accumulation.
  • Our health and sports offerings, for example, around topics such as ergonomics, exercise, and nutrition, complete the portfolio.
  • The goal is to provide a working environment where all colleagues can not only develop professionally but also be well prepared for their private future.
  • Our employees benefit from a variety of discounts on products and services offered by our group, such as discounted DSL and mobile contracts.
  • In addition, we offer exclusive price advantages for selected leisure and partner offers.
  • Our extensive range of development programs offers great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • From e-learnings to training sessions, conferences, or mentoring - we learn from, for, and with each other to grow together.
  • To provide our employees with a productive and pleasant working environment, we rely on state-of-the-art technology.
  • This includes powerful hardware, ergonomic accessories, and the latest software tools for efficient collaboration.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Munich
    Bayern, Germany
  • Location Karlsruhe
    Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Location Berlin
    Germany

About your employer

As the leading provider of communication solutions in Germany, we offer our users a safe and reliable way to communicate with our strong brands: 1&1, GMX, WEB.DE, and mail.com—despite handling 500 million incoming emails every day!

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication

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Kubernetes Platform Engineer

United Internet AG