Site Reliability/(Associate) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) for Gardener (T1/T2)

Site Reliability/(Associate) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) for Gardener (T1/T2), Walldorf

Client:

SAP

Location:

Walldorf, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

76c8a955b617

Job Views:

2

Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

Job Description:

What you’ll do

As an Engineer in the Gardener Landscape Stability Team, you will function as both a DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), playing a key role in maintaining and improving the stability and performance of our Kubernetes landscapes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, automate processes, and ensure the reliability of our systems.

We believe in the power of different perspectives, and we encourage everyone who has a passion for technology and design to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features and updates.
• Monitoring system performance and implementing improvements to enhance stability and cost efficiency.
• Automating routine tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention, as well as improving mechanisms for landscape setups.
• Serving as a technical expert during incidents, investigating and resolving issues at a deep technical level.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues and participating in support rotations for critical systems.
• Learning new technologies and keeping up to date with the latest product releases.

Join us to make a tangible impact in the open-source community and help shape the future of Kubernetes management tools.

What you bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding Kubernetes is essential.
• Experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, and programming languages like Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.
• Knowledge of tools such as Concourse, Argo CD, GitHub & GitHub Actions, Grafana, Prometheus, Prow is a plus.
• Networking experience, Linux skills, and security hardening procedures are advantageous.
• Enthusiasm for automation and software development in general.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German is a bonus.
• A passion for learning and a desire to stay current with industry trends.

Meet your team:

The Gardener team is a dynamic group passionate about cloud technology and open-source software. They foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where everyone's input is valued. Operating in a highly skilled environment, they push technological boundaries and contribute actively to the open-source community. Joining the team means engaging in a cutting-edge technological journey within a supportive and innovative environment.