System Engineer – Managed Kubernetes

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

📋 Description

• Automate the deployment, monitoring, and management of Kubernetes clusters across Leaseweb's global compute offerings.

• Investigate, assess, and implement new Kubernetes versions and components, providing guidance on best practices and identifying potential issues prior to production.

• Assist customers and the development team with Leaseweb's Kubernetes products.

• Incorporate new features into Leaseweb's Kubernetes offerings.

• Participate in regular on-call responsibilities as the Engineer on Duty.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with Kubernetes, including the deployment and management of clusters in production environments.

• Experience in operating Kubernetes at scale, managing multiple clusters across various environments.

• Proficient in Helm and Kustomize for application packaging and deployment.

• Familiarity with ArgoCD or a similar GitOps tool for continuous delivery, along with a solid understanding of GitOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and DevOps principles.

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or demonstrable expertise in Kubernetes networking and storage fundamentals (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers, API Gateway patterns, Storage Classes) and cluster lifecycle management using ClusterApi.

• Experience designing cloud-native applications with a focus on resilience and scalability.

• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (Ubuntu and Flatcar) with experience in performing standard system administration tasks (OS maintenance, DNS, backups).

• Effective communication skills in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in the annual company bonus scheme and pension plan.

• Internet and travel allowances.

• Flexible working from home policy.

• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, adhering to policy guidelines.

• Lease bike program.

• 25 days of paid time off, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.

• Complimentary lunch, parking, and fresh fruit available in the office.

• Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalized learning platform offering a variety of studies, (Dutch) courses, and trainings.

• Attractive relocation packages and an agency that manages the entire visa process.

• Engaging events throughout the year, including virtual pub quizzes, summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons, and much more.

• A multicultural work environment with colleagues from over 60 countries, where you can truly make a difference.