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In this role, you will develop scalable Kubernetes solutions, optimize the platform by creating custom operators in Go, and ensure cluster security while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
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Your role in the team
- Design and Infrastructure: Architect and implement scalable solutions that bring Kubernetes services to our customers, taking ownership of the surrounding infrastructure landscape (compute, networking, storage, and APIs)
- Operations & Problem Solving: Ensure the smooth operation of the service by analyzing complex technical issues, performing thorough root-cause analysis, and implementing lasting solutions
- Security & Compliance: Drive cluster security and compliance, developing robust policies (such as RBAC, Network Policies, and Kyverno) and implementing advanced measures (including Falco, image scanning, and audit logging)
- Operator Development & Automation: Extend and automate the Kubernetes platform by designing and developing custom operators, controllers, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) in Go, while streamlining platform delivery via GitOps workflows
- Teamwork & Documentation: Partner closely with cross-functional experts and maintain clear, thorough documentation to ensure team alignment and seamless knowledge sharing
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Kubernetes Orchestration: Familiarity with ecosystem orchestrators - preferably Gardener or ClusterAPI - to effectively manage and scale multi-cluster environments
- Communication & Languages: Excellent English skills to ensure successful collaboration within our international, agile teams; working knowledge of German is a valuable plus
Experience
- Software Development & Go: Several years of experience in software engineering, with a strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and a proven track record of developing custom Kubernetes operators, controllers, and CRDs
- Platform Architecture & Operations: A "You Build It - You Run It!" mindset backed by hands-on experience operating Linux servers and administering Kubernetes clusters from scratch. You possess a deep understanding of K8s internals, cloud networking, storage, and API design.
- Open Source Collaboration: Experience with or a strong interest in actively contributing to the open-source community, taking ownership of features, and coordinating developments with other community members
What we offer
- Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Health, fitness & fun
Topics you will work on
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About your employer
The Schwarz Group, based in Neckarsulm, is a significant German conglomerate and one of the largest retail groups in Europe. It operates over 13,900 stores under the brands Lidl and Kaufland and employs around 575,000 people.
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Trade
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