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Operations Engineer (PID0624 / PID0625)

Job description

This is a remote position.

The Platform Operations Engineer focuses on maintaining the stability and scalability of a private cloud infrastructure by managing Kubernetes environments and automating deployment pipelines. You will bridge the gap between delivery and operations to ensure high availability for mission-critical business applications.

  • 3 month, 1 FTE contract position offering a daily rate. Contract is likely to extend. 
  • English is the only language requirement.
  • Remote with only occasional onsite visits to Germany.

Responsibilities

  • Validate deployment artifacts and ensure all products meet rigorous operational readiness standards before production.

  • Define and enforce quality assurance measures, including documentation of standard operation procedures and test reports.

  • Manage monitoring, incident, problem, and change management processes to maintain high service availability.

  • Automate recurring operational tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual intervention.

  • Implement and manage observability strategies, including logging and monitoring to support audit and compliance.

  • Perform routine security scans and remediate vulnerabilities to ensure platform integrity.

  • Oversee rollback strategies and operational monitoring for all production deployments.




Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of operational experience with self-managed Kubernetes clusters and productive applications in on-premise environments.

  • Deep understanding of networking concepts, including protocols, load balancing, and security.

  • Extensive experience with CI/CD tooling and concepts, such as GitLab, Jenkins, Tekton, or ArgoCD.

  • Fundamental understanding of core ITIL processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management) and SRE principles.

  • Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.

  • Proven ability to document procedures clearly, including the creation and enforcement of runbooks.

  • Background in gathering operational insights and managing SLI/SLA/SLO tracking.

  • Proficiency in English at a C1 level or higher.

  • Experience in software engineering (specifically Go, C/C++, or Python) and building RESTful services is preferred.

  • Eligibility Residency in the EU, EEC, UK, or Switzerland.



  • Benefits

    As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.

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