Senior DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes): Managing and supporting production environments with an accent on CI/CD pipeline implementation and Kubernetes migrations. Focus on maintaining Service SLA, building scalable infrastructure on major cloud platforms, and resolving complex operational challenges for client applications.

Location: Must be based in the EU or available to relocate to Ulm, Germany (Visa sponsorship provided).

Salary: €66,000–€78,000 per year (calculated from monthly €5,500–€6,500 range).

Company

A specialized provider of DevOps and SRE services helping organizations build, deploy, and operate software efficiently and securely.

What you will do

• Support and monitor numerous production sites to ensure high availability.
• Manage technical incidents to strictly adhere to Service SLA requirements.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Argo, and werf.
• Lead the migration of client applications into Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate with international teams on cloud-native infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with Linux.
• Proven track record in managing Kubernetes installations.
• Experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
• Proficiency in building, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of modern web application architecture and operation.
• English: B2 Upper-Intermediate required.
• Valid work permit for any EU country.
• Russian language proficiency is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and professional growth opportunities.
• Active contribution to the Cloud Native community and open-source projects.
• Support for relocation to Germany with visa sponsorship.
• Engagement in major industry events like KubeCon and Kubernetes Community Days.
• Flexible work environment with remote options within the EU.

Hiring process

• HR interview (30 minutes).
• Technical assessment task (3–4 hours).
• Technical interview (1.5 hours).