Platform Engineer*

TOMRA; Mülheim-Kärlich; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International team

Laptop & phone

Career development

Job summary

TOMRA is seeking a Platform Engineer to build, run and improve infrastructure that powers software development, CI/CD, product security and ML workflows. You will work on on‑prem infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and platform tooling while collaborating with international teams in a hybrid setup.

The role emphasizes automation, reliability and secure operations, with a hands‑on approach to modern platform engineering across Linux and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and container tech.
• Experience with automation and infrastructure as code.
• Familiar with Git, CI/CD and software delivery workflows.
• Interest in security and reliable operations.
• Proficient in Bash, Python or PowerShell.
• English and German language skills.
• Experience with GitLab, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Ceph or Azure is advantageous.
• Experience across Linux and Windows environments.
• Formal education in CS/IT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support platform infrastructure for software development and CI/CD.
• Set up and maintain on-prem R&D platform infra like build servers.
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters, VMs and shared services.
• Contribute to IaC, GitOps and platform automation.
• Support tooling like GitLab, Artifactory and integrations.
• Improve platform security, access control and hardening.
• Automate repetitive tasks and optimize engineering workflows.
• Monitor services, investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Automation

Git & CI/CD

Security-minded

English & German

Education

CS/IT education or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

Artifactory

Ceph

Azure

Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Job description

Imagine a place where your contributions lead to real impact. Welcome to TOMRA, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our mission. From all corners of the world, we transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources. With innovation at our core, we develop and manufacture sensor-based sorting technologies for the global recycling and waste management industry. Our success is reflected in more than 9,000 sorting units installed and a presence in over 100 countries - making TOMRA Recycling a trusted partner for customers around the globe.

At TOMRA, we encourage a culture of purpose, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to make a real impact - driven by passion, guided by responsibility, and inspired by innovation we make a shared commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity, and we actively cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.

Job Description

As Platform Engineer, you will help build, run and improve the technical platforms that enable TOMRA’s software development, CI/CD, product security and machine learning activities. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, automating manual work, improving reliability and creating platforms that help development teams move faster and more securely.

• Support the implementation and operation of platform infrastructure for software development and CI/CD


• Hands‑on setup and maintenance of on‑premises R&D platform infrastructure like build servers, AI training and inference hardware


• Help maintain Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines and shared engineering services


• Contribute to infrastructure‑as‑code, GitOps workflows and platform automation


• Support developer tooling and CI/CD services such as GitLab, Artifactory and related integrations


• Assist in improving platform security, access control, system hardening and vulnerability handling


• Automate repetitive operational tasks and improve the efficiency of engineering workflows


• Monitor platform services, investigate incidents and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Basic to solid understanding of Kubernetes, containers and modern platform infrastructure


• Experience with automation, scripting or infrastructure as code


• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines and software delivery workflows


• Interest in platform security, secure software delivery and reliable operations


• Experience with Bash, Python, PowerShell or similar scripting languages


• Good English skills spoken and written


• At least basic knowledge of German


• Experience with GitLab, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Ceph or Azure is an advantage


• Experience in mixed Linux and Windows environments is an advantage


• Requires relevant education or vocational training in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

What to Expect

• Modern technologies and AI-driven systems


• A hands‑on engineering environment with direct impact on machine performance


• Close collaboration with international teams


• Informal culture with low hierarchies and short decision paths


• Norwegian company culture with an open “you” mentality


• Opportunity to actively shape future machine developments

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model


• Flexible and international working environment


• Modern office and testing facilities


• Sustainable and future‑oriented industry


• Competitive salary package including bonus


• Laptop and mobile phone


• Long‑term development opportunities within an international technology company

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see your software running on real industrial machines, we would love to hear from you.

*Tomra does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age and other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.