Kubernetes Platform Engineer: Cloud-Native & Automation

Julius Baer Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer Group seeks a Platform Engineer to build and operate Kubernetes-based platform ecosystems across on-prem data centres and Microsoft Azure. You will automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, and incident response while guiding application teams in cloud-native patterns.

The role emphasizes Linux administration, scripting in Bash/Python/Go, and collaboration with security and infra teams to ensure reliable, scalable platforms. Zurich-based team with global impact.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and supporting Kubernetes platforms in production environments.
• Strong Linux system administration skills in business-critical environments.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting with Bash, Python, or Go.
• Solid understanding of networking, storage, compute, and security concepts.
• Experience with container technologies and modern deployment patterns.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including security and infrastructure.
• Growth mindset with learning and automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve shared Kubernetes platforms including AKS and on-prem offerings with automation and self-service.
• Operate and enhance TKGI-based Kubernetes platform in on-prem data centres.
• Support application teams in cloud-native adoption and workload optimization.
• Automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, and incident response workflows.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for cost-efficiency, on-prem platform, and DR planning.
• Participate in platform support rotation and guide application teams.

Skills

Kubernetes platforms

AKS

TKGI

Linux

Automation

Bash

Python

Go

Infrastructure as Code

GitOps

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Argo CD

Crossplane

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

Dynatrace

Azure

OpenShift

Tools

TKGI

AKS

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Job description

Julius Baer Group seeks a Platform Engineer to build and operate Kubernetes-based platform ecosystems across on-prem data centres and Microsoft Azure. You will automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, and incident response while guiding application teams in cloud-native patterns.

The role emphasizes Linux administration, scripting in Bash/Python/Go, and collaboration with security and infra teams to ensure reliable, scalable platforms. Zurich-based team with global impact.