Senior System Engineer – Cloud Native

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Lead intricate customer projects that involve customized cluster, container, automation, and CI/CD solutions.

• Facilitate coordination among various project stakeholders.

• Conduct thorough analysis and validation of requirements.

• Design and enhance cluster solutions as well as container platforms.

• Execute and standardize complex maintenance activities.

• Set clear standards for documentation.

• Offer technical coaching and ongoing support to customers.

• Directly address escalations and improve technical workflows.

• Assess Professional Engineers and enhance evaluation processes.

• Assist customers in their organizational and technical transition to the cloud-native landscape.

• Design, construct, and manage essential IT infrastructures.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience as a System Engineer in a cloud-oriented environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of containers and cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, Helm, and Argo CD.

• Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform / OpenTofu and Ansible.

• Understanding of security practices including Vault / OpenBao and DevSecOps.

• Proficiency in CI/CD and GitOps frameworks like GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and Argo CD.

• Proficient in German and English at a C1 level.

• Capability to design segmented, multi-zone networks with appropriate access and routing controls.

• Experience in conducting hardening assessments for container platforms and services.

• Ability to troubleshoot system failures and design resilient architectures.

• Experience in establishing secure pipelines throughout the DevOps lifecycle.

• Competence in confidently presenting technical subjects in both German and English.

• Strong independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Skill in establishing workflows, monitoring objectives, and managing risks.

• Ability to engage stakeholders and balance conflicting interests.

• Proficiency in analyzing customer needs and developing appropriate solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.

• Remote work opportunities within Germany.

• Flexible working hours at 80–100% capacity.

• Support for further skill development.

• Assistance in obtaining new certifications.

• Support for attending conferences and gaining experience.

• Freedom to select tools and distributions that optimize performance.

• A transparent and accessible open-source culture.

• Collaboration and community development.

• A culture that promotes growth and swift decision-making.