Kubernetes Platform Engineer (80-100%)

About the role

The Container Platforms team in Spain and Switzerland is looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer (80-100% time) to help build and run global Kubernetes platforms across on-premises and public cloud environments. The team works in a collaborative, agile setting and supports critical financial infrastructure such as payment systems, interbank clearing and stock exchange services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and enhance Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift and AKS), focusing on automation, security, connectivity and observability.
• Operate and support Kubernetes environments, including handling customer requests and on-call troubleshooting.
• Contribute to company-wide projects as a Kubernetes and cloud-native technology expert.
• Drive platform automation using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Share knowledge and promote best practices to continuously improve platform capabilities.

Required profile

• Completed IT apprenticeship, vocational training, bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in public or private cloud environments.
• Experience in Kubernetes platform engineering, operations or related infrastructure roles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with fluent English; German or Spanish is an advantage.

Required skills

• Kubernetes, OpenShift and AKS
• Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
• ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform
• GitLab CI/CD, Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic