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In this role, you will design highly available Kubernetes clusters, implement Infrastructure as Code, and advise developers on migrations while enforcing security and networking standards.
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Your role in the team
- As a Kubernetes Architect for on-premises infrastructure, you are the technical visionary and hands-on expert behind private cloud solutions:
- End-to-end responsibility for the design and smooth operation of container platforms, as well as the conception and further development of highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes clusters in an on-premises environment
- Selection, evaluation, and integration of CNCF technologies for the on-premises data center
- Design of complex container networks and implementation of zero-trust concepts, network policies, and Pod Security Standards
- Establishing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform/Ansible and GitOps workflows for the fully automated provisioning of clusters and workloads
- Design of monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions, as well as defining and monitoring SLOs/SLIs
- Providing technical guidance to development teams during the migration of applications to the on-premises cloud, as well as subject-matter leadership and coaching
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of Kubernetes architecture (Control Plane, etcd, Kubelet); certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) are a major plus.
- In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems, virtualization, and ideally bare-metal provisioning
- Confident working with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and container runtimes (containerd, CRI-O)
- Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills in complex infrastructure incidents, and excellent communication skills
Experience
- Several years of solid experience as a Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, or Senior DevOps Engineer, ideally focused on building data center or on-premises infrastructure, with extensive hands-on experience beyond managed cloud services
- 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
What we offer
- Achieve more together: great team spirit in a competent, future-proof work environment with unique projects
- Attractive working conditions: a healthy work-life balance thanks to flexible working arrangements and hours, and 30 days of annual leave
- Modern work equipment: top-notch equipment, a modern tech stack, and innovative collaboration tools
- Personal development: individual training opportunities as well as specialist and leadership development programs
- Excellent transport links: attractive location in a central area
- Wellness benefits: sports partnerships, preventive health courses, and running events
- Additional benefits: company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, support with childcare and caring for family members
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Higher take-home pay
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About your employer
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.
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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- Team culture
- 3.5
- Career growth
- 3.2
- Working conditions
- 4.2
- Engineering
- 3.3
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