Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer / DevOps Engineer (a) 80 - 100%

Location : Zurich City (Weberstrasse), Glattbrugg (near the airport) or hybrid within Switzerland

CONVOTIS Schweiz AG is part of an international IT group and has been offering innovative IT and software solutions with its own data center for over 25 years. In the area of ​​Cloud & Security, we develop and operate customized IT solutions. From Managed Private Cloud Services and Modern Workplace to Advanced Security Services, including in hybrid environments, we create a secure, scalable, and modern IT infrastructure for our clients.

We are looking for you to join our growing Managed IT team.

Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer / DevOps Engineer (a) 80 - 100%

Help us shape modern platforms and cloud infrastructures

Do you enjoy working with Kubernetes, automation, and modern platform technologies?
With us, you'll develop and operate scalable platform solutions for demanding IT environments together with our engineering team.

We are highly technology-driven and continuously develop our platform. If you question existing approaches, enjoy developing new solutions, and want to advance your technical skills, then you've come to the right place.

Your role

You will work on the further development of our Kubernetes platform and support our teams in operating applications in a stable, scalable and automated way.

Typical tasks might include:

• Setup, operation and further development of our Kubernetes platforms (preferably OpenShift)
• Development and further development of automation and platform tools , including with Go
• Development and maintenance of operators as well as automation of infrastructure and platform processes.
• Creation and further development of Helm charts and Helmfile configurations for the automation of deployments.
• Automation of repositories and deployments via GitLab CI/CD
• Monitoring and observability with Prometheus and Grafana , as well as the creation of alerts and associated playbooks.
• Collaboration throughout the entire lifecycle of bare-metal OpenShift environments
• Analysis, evaluation and integration of new open-source and CNCF technologies into our platform
• Collaboration with engineering teams for the continuous development of our platform

Examples of everyday tasks

• Writing or revising Helm charts to automate software deployments on clusters
• Automation of repositories via GitLab CI/CD
• Development of Go code to abstract and optimize infrastructure processes.
• Creation and automation of Prometheus alerts as well as maintenance of the associated playbooks.
• Collaboration throughout the entire lifecycle of bare-metal OpenShift environments
• Research, evaluation and integration of open-source and CNCF projects into our existing technology stack

What you can bring

What's most important is your interest in modern platform technologies and DevOps working methods.

Helpful examples include:

• Experience as a DevOps Engineer, SRE, Software Engineer or Platform Engineer
• Practical experience in building or operating Kubernetes platforms
• Interest or experience in development with Go
• Experience with Helm, Helmfile, Prometheus or Grafana
• Understanding complex network structures within Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure-as-Code
• Interest in evaluating new technologies and further developing existing platforms

If you don't meet every requirement, but are motivated to develop further, we would still be happy to receive your application.

What you can expect from us

• Hybrid working with up to 3 days of home office per week
• You work with the equipment of your choice – whether macOS, Linux or another system.
• Focus on new platform solutions instead of legacy systems or pure maintenance
• Personal development through experienced colleagues and exciting projects
• Support for your professional development, including coverage of costs for relevant training courses and certifications.
• Free drinks in the office to keep your energy levels up
• Regular team events and joint activities for strong team cohesion

Family-friendly working conditions

We know that work and private life need to be compatible. That's why we create conditions that support employees in different phases of their lives.

These include, among others:

• 16 weeks of maternity leave with 100% continued salary payment
• Flexible re-entry options after maternity leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work models, where the role allows it
• Up to two weeks of workation per year within Europe
• A corporate culture in which work, family and private life are compatible.

Interest?

Get to know us now with a virtual coffee – no strings attached. Perhaps you'll soon be an important part of our team, helping us with our expansion. Simply upload your CV; a cover letter isn't necessary. We'll then contact you for a brief initial chat via MS Teams. We look forward to hearing from you!

All open positions can be found at: https://convotis.recruitee.com