Senior Kubernetes Engineer

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to drive the container orchestration for Hybrid Cloud infrastructure.

This is an initial contract running for 12 months with option to extend on a long term basis based on the project road maps, with start date flexible.
Joining a highly professional and diverse Agile team of 5 System Engineers based in Switzerland you would cover operational work (60%) with project assignment responsibilities (40%).

The primary responsibilities will include design, implementation, and support for the container orchestration for Hybrid Cloud infrastructure.

The team are responsible for design, implementation, and support for the container orchestration for Hybrid Cloud infrastructure. In addition, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of and third-level support for enterprise-class software and hardware (front and Back End) in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.

Responsibilities will include:

Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in an OpenShift environment using GitOps practices.
Develop and implement strategies for container orchestration, scaling, and management.
Support development teams in their use of container technology.
Utilise Shell Scripting, Python, or Golang for automation and management tasks.

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess as many of the following skills as possible:
5 years of experience as Systems Engineer
Expert knowledge in container technology, especially ability to design, administer and implement Kubernetes environment
Ideally experience in OpenShift eg administering and operating an OpenShift platform
Fluency with code management solutions, in particular GIT and CI/CD tools
Logging experience with Grafana Loki
Fluency in English

The following are nice to have but not mandatory:
Experience with Ceph Storage and OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF).
Systems monitoring, ideally CheckMK and Prometheus
Broad understanding of ITIL fundamentals and their application in a business environment
Consistent track record in provision of third-level support and design input in an enterprise environment
Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland.

Our client offers:
The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
50% working from home
20 days working remotely from abroad per year
Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen
Two stage interview process (all conducted via video)

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Tuesday 10 September.

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