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In this role, you will design high-availability Kubernetes platforms, automate infrastructure, and optimize network architectures in a cloud environment as a Senior Platform Engineer.
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Your role in the team
- The LANCOM Management Cloud enables our customers to set up and monitor dozens, hundreds, or thousands of LANCOM network devices.
- We develop future-proof software in agile, cross-functional teams that makes network administrators happy, utilizing the latest technologies for modern cloud-based web applications.
- Remote work has become our normal, and our locations facilitate on-site collaboration when needed.
- 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, problem management, and root cause analysis at the platform incident 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, 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 in spoken and written form.
- Advantageous:
- 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.
- An attractive salary and bonus system as well as comprehensive 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
Work-Life-Integration
Higher take-home pay
Food & drink
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About your employer
LANCOM Systems is a leading European manufacturer of network and security solutions specifically designed for businesses and organizations. Its comprehensive portfolio of hardware (WAN, LAN, WLAN, firewalls), virtual network components, and cloud-based software-defined networking (SDN) allows companies of all sizes to tailor their network system to their specific needs.
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