Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & GitOps (m/f/d)
At a glance
Senior Platform & Infrastructure role at gridscale. Köln · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €81,750–€122,500 across Germany.
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What you'll do
- Create the framework used to package and deploy Cloud Store software on the OnPrem Cloud Platform
- Advance the Kubernetes stack and put GitOps deployment workflows into practice
- Help other teams get started with the framework and OnPrem Cloud Platform
- Examine systems, decide what to improve when requirements are unclear, and maintain the platform
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code, and take part in the on-call rotation
What you bring
- You have deep Linux or Unix administration knowledge and practical experience provisioning infrastructure on cloud platforms, especially OpenStack
- You have hands-on Kubernetes experience and can build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- You can use Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code, and Python, Bash or Go for automation
- You understand observability across metrics, logs and traces, along with security fundamentals and distributed systems
Who this fits
This senior platform engineering role suits someone who can make sound decisions in ambiguous situations and take ownership of ongoing improvements. You'll work in a team that supports other product teams, and participate in an on-call rotation. The role is based in Köln, Germany, with hybrid work.
From the employer
At our company, it’s all about #OneTeam! Join gridscale and help shape the future of the cloud together with OVH.
As a leading tech company, we’ve been working for over two decades to reduce our environmental footprint - with innovative solutions and an open cloud designed to be sustainable from the ground up: #SustainableByDesign.
As the Cloud Store team, we provide the framework to automate an standardized deployment on top of the OnPrem Cloud Platform. Are you passionate about air-gapped cloud environments and edge technologies? Then you've come to the right place.
Our Tech Stack 🚀
•Kubernetes •GitOps •Ansible •Terraform •Prometheus
•Grafana •Linux •OpenStack•Python, Bash & Go
Your Role💻
As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll be part of a team responsible for building the framework to package and deploy software solutions on top of OPCP. You'll work on the conception, automation, and operation of our platform and drive continuous improvements. You'll help new teams onboard with the framework and OPCP. We're looking for someone who is comfortable in a security-oriented environment with a high degree of automation (GitOps). You are used to maintaining an overview of ambiguous situations, analyzing systems, and making well-founded decisions based on this analysis
Your Tasks
Build the framework for building and deploying Cloud Store packages
Drive the ongoing development of our Kubernetes stack and implement GitOps workflows (e.g., with FluxCD)
Support other teams and help them onboard with OPCP
Actively participate in system analysis and derive improvements, even when initial requirements are unclear
Develop and maintain our Infrastructure as Code using tools like Ansible and Terraform
Participate in an on-call rotation
What we offer you💼
Exceptional team spirit across all departments and national borders; we live #OneTeam
Exciting work in a highly innovative and international environment with cutting-edge technologies
32 vacation days, increasing with length of service
Flexible working hours, home office options, and a secure permanent position with market- and performance-based compensation
Employer-funded pension plan and an attractive insurance package
OVHcloud covers 50% of public transportation costs
Up to €400 annual financial contribution from OVHcloud towards sports activities (gym membership, sports classes, etc.)
Through Corporate Benefits, you receive attractive discounts at numerous shops and companies
We contribute to the leasing of your cargo bike
Regular company events and free cold and hot beverages
Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and internals
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially OpenStack, including infrastructure provisioning and management
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, especially Kubernetes
Skilled in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with modern observability stacks, including metrics, logs and traces
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and Go
Understanding of security fundamentals including IAM, secrets management, hardening and compliance
Understanding of distributed systems concepts such as the CAP theorem, consensus and fault tolerance
Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability and strict documentation discipline
Ability to thrive in collaborative product-team environments with a strong ownership mentality and a blameless culture mindset
Strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement
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