Senior Middleware and Application Server Administrator

Generali Italia SpA; Lombardia; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Smart working and flexible hours

Corporate welfare system

Supplementary health insurance

Training and development

Continuous learning paths

Internal mobility opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Generali Italia SpA is seeking a Senior Middleware and Application Server Administrator to manage Kubernetes clusters and drive platform optimization. The role focuses on operational continuity, security, and automation, with engagement across global teams and stakeholders.

You will plan changes, handle patching, vulnerability management, and L3 troubleshooting, while contributing to ITSM processes and cross-functional projects. A hybrid work setup and international travel are available.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of Kubernetes administration experience.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes environments and enterprise architectures.
• Understanding of Kubernetes networking and load balancing.
• Experience with ITSM processes and tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Good command of English (B2 or higher).

Responsabilidades

• Administer and configure Kubernetes clusters (OpenShift, VKS, Mirantis).
• Perform patching, vulnerability management, and L3 troubleshooting.
• Plan and document changes and secure approvals.
• Support migration and upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with international teams and use automation tools (GitLab, Helm, Argo CD).

Conocimientos

Autonomy

Problem solving

Collaborate in international teams

Educación

Degree in technical-scientific disciplines or equivalent

Herramientas

Red Hat OpenShift

Broadcom VKS

Mirantis

GitLab

Helm

Node.js

Bash

Argo CD

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Job Description

The resource will join the Middleware team and will be responsible for administering Kubernetes container clusters, with a focus on operational continuity, security, platform optimization, provisioning, and cluster automation.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the candidate will manage project and operational activities, including patching, configuration, vulnerability management, and advanced troubleshooting (L3).

The resource will autonomously prepare and plan changes with stakeholders, present them to the approval committee, and execute them in compliance with company processes.

The candidate must have a solid understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, such as Incident Management, Change Management, and Service Requests.

Familiarity with ITSM frameworks and tools (e.g., ServiceNow) is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Administer and configure Kubernetes clusters (Red Hat OpenShift, Broadcom VKS, Mirantis)
• Perform patching and vulnerability management, and provide advanced troubleshooting (L3), including application-related issues
• Plan and implement changes in complex environments, including preparing documentation and facilitating approval-committee discussions
• Support migration and upgrade projects
• Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams
• Use automation tools (e.g., GitLab, Helm, Node.js, Bash, Argo CD)

Mobility & Work Flexibility

• Availability to travel internationally (Europe)
• Hybrid working scheme (onsite, remote based on country regulations)

Requirements

• Degree in technical-scientific disciplines or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience administering Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Kubernetes environments and enterprise architectures
• Understanding of Kubernetes networking and load balancing
• Ability to work in complex and distributed contexts
• Good knowledge of English (B2 level or higher); Italian, German, Czech, or French is a plus
• Experience in enterprise environments and processes
• Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, Broadcom VKS, Mirantis, GitLab, Helm, Node.js, Bash, Argo CD
• Skills in Kubernetes application build and deployment

Soft Skills:

• Autonomy
• Problem solving
• Ability to collaborate in international teams

What we offer

We offer employment at the V level with the relevant salary, in accordance with the CCNL ANIA for non-executive employees and the Generali Group Company Agreement.

Gross annual salary ranging between 45K€ and 55K€. The final offer will be aligned with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills relevant to the role, and may include an individual variable component.

We also offer

• Smart working and flexible hours
• Corporate welfare system
• Supplementary health insurance and discounted insurance policies
• Training and development
• Structured continuous learning paths (technical and managerial)
• Career development programs within the Group
• Access to learning platforms and internal mobility opportunities, including international

Why Join Generali

Joining Generali means becoming part of an international Group with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision, where people are at the center of our sustainable growth strategy.

We foster a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment, where everyone can contribute to creating value for customers, society, and the communities in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to building a stronger culture and driving sustainable growth.

At Generali, you will find opportunities to grow through continuous learning, career development paths, and internal mobility across the Group. We recognize talent and merit, and support flexibility as a key enabler of well-being and a sustainable work-life balance.

Working with us means sharing strong values and taking on meaningful challenges together to build a safer and more sustainable future every day.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Generali evaluates all applications based exclusively on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience and potential, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the selection process.

Company Profile

GOSP - Generali Operations Service Platformis a joint-venture between Generali and Accenture and providesIT and Procurement servicesto Generali Group companies. Our purpose is to accelerate the Group's innovation and digitization strategy through the Cloud and shared platforms. Based in Italy it has 6 branches across Europe and employs about 1.200 people.