Platform Engineer - Linux, Kubernetes & Automation (f/m)

Your responsibilities: - Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux environments based on RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu. - Manage and operate Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of platform services. - Develop and improve infrastructure automation using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code practices. - Implement and maintain GitOps and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab and Argo CD. - Monitor system health, analyse incidents, troubleshoot Linux and Kubernetes environments, and restore services efficiently. - Collaborate with international IT teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of Linux and Kubernetes platforms. Our requirements: - Completed higher education in computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. - At least five years of relevant experience in Linux administration, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or a comparable enterprise IT role. - Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions, particularly RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu. - Practical experience with Kubernetes administration and cluster lifecycle management. - Advanced experience with Ansible, automation, and scripting using Python and Unix Shell. - Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, enabling effective work in an international environment. An additional advantage will be: - Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Argo CD-based GitOps workflows. - Experience with VMware Kubernetes Solutions (VKS) and Cluster API environments. - Practical experience with Golang for automation and platform engineering. - Understanding of ITIL and ITSM processes, including incident, request, change, and problem management. - Knowledge of Atlassian Jira or comparable service management tools. - Linux, Kubernetes, Ansible, VMware, Cloud Native, or ITIL certifications.