Kubernetes Enigneer (with DevOps) (m/f/d)

About the Job

You would be part of a global team providing Kubernetes cluster as a service to Allianz Technology internal Customers across the globe. This team is responsible for providing a reliable and secure service with incremental updates to our internal customers in a timely manner. All aspects related to the platform provided example, Availability, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability management, Architecture & Documentation, Service Provisioning and Incident Handling will be managed by the team.

As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Kubernetes clusters automation and related infrastructure. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and reliability of the applications and services. Your expertise in DevOps practices will be crucial in automating and optimizing our infrastructure deployment processes.

What you do

• Design, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in AWS and or Azure cloud.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the infrastructure deployment process.
• Collaborate with development teams / customers to ensure applications are designed for scalability and reliability.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for Kubernetes clusters and applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure and applications.
• Optimize resource utilization and ensure high availability and cost efficiency of services.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in Kubernetes and DevOps to mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and team members.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with several years of experience in DevOps and infrastructure management.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments, particularly in AWS and/or Azure Cloud, along with strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, and deep knowledge of containerization technologies.
• In-depth understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts within a Kubernetes environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or crossplane.io is highly desirable.
• Preferred qualifications include Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS), experience with service mesh technologies like Istio, and knowledge of GitHub Actions. We also welcome candidates with an interest in machine learning.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.
• For our location in Slovakia, the minimum salary range for this position starts from EUR 2.700 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform and innovate the infrastructure, applications and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

 98575 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent