Kubernetes/Platform Engineer

Xenit AB; Göteborg; On-site; SEK 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Cloud and Modern Work sector is seeking a talented Platform Engineer. This role involves managing Kubernetes clusters, developing CI/CD pipelines, and providing cloud consulting services. Candidates should have extensive experience in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and a passion for innovation in technology.

Benefits

Large benefits package

Diverse and interesting colleagues

Team building activities

Workshops and hackathons

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure ecosystem and resource management.
• Troubleshooting skills across infrastructure and application levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for containerized workloads.
• Implement GitOps workflows for automated deployments.

Skills

Kubernetes

Azure

CI/CD

GitOps

Terraform

Observability tools

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. CKA, CKAD)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Github Actions

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

K U B E R N E T E S / P L A T F O R M E N G I N E E R
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Full-time | Permanent

A B O U T X E N I T
Xenit is a growth company which specializes in Cloud and Modern Work. Our committed employees inspire, challenge and encourage each other, while providing extensive value for our customers.Xenit is Microsoft's Partner of the Year Sweden for 2024; illustrating our commitment to technical development, being on the cutting edge of tech, and our close partnership with Microsoft.

W H A T W E N E E D
We are looking for a talented Platform Engineerto join our Cloud Native team.
Working in the Cloud Native Teamyou will have a varied role, where you streamline Xenit's services, development and infrastructure, as well as participate (and lead)both internal & external projects/consulting assignments.

Examples of potential tasks:

• Design, build and maintain Kubernetes clusters at scale, both for Xenit’s in-house Kubernetes Service and within client environments
• Streamline customers' user journeys by leveraging platform engineering principles; such as internal developer platforms, automation and self-service
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test and deployment of containerized workloads using Azure DevOps or Github Actions, for example.
• Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or Flux for automated, declarative deployments
• Create reusable Infrastructure-as-Code modules using Terraform or Bicep
• Guide development teams in best practices for containerizing and deploying applications
• Use observability tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry) to collect and analyze metrics, logs and traces for enabling data-driven tuning, debugging and performance optimization.

C O U L D Y O U B E A M A T C H ?
We believe our next Kubernetes Specialist has:

• At least 3 years of experience working with Kubernetes
• Demonstrated practical experience working within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including provisioning and managing resources such as AKS, Azure Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, Azure Firewall and Azure Monitor.
• Experience with CI/CD (both in GitHub and Azure DevOps) and GitOps (e.g. ArgoCD, Flux) and with IaC (e.g. Terraform)
• Troubleshooting skills across the full stack, from infrastructure and networking layers to Kubernetes workloads and application-level issue
• A passion for Open Source and its community - an interest in innovation, automation and learning new things in this ever evolving space.

It is a bonus if you have:
-Experience designing and maintaining scalable, multi-tenant, Kubernetes-based platforms

- Utilized GitOps for provisioning Cloud Infrastructure, using tools such as: Azure Service Operator or Crossplane
-Product road-mapping, a business mindset and/or skills in cost analysis
-Relevant certifications (e.g. CKA, CKAD)
-Contributed to the open source community through code, documentation or issue participation

We also believe that you are a person who:
- Acts on their own initiative, looks inward and takes responsibility for their work
- Has an interest in customer facing work, as well as product work. Skilled in providing consulting services and coming up with creative solutions
- Collaborates effectively with others and builds good relationships
- Can see the "bigger picture" - has business acumen and can consider all factors when providing solutions.
- Above all else, displays kindness and compassion in everything they do

W H Y C H O O S E X E N I T ?
Benefits
Xenit boasts a large benefits package, read full list here.

Super interesting colleagues
With us you will find spinning instructors, parkour practitioners, gamers, art historians, rugby players, puzzle maniacs, film geeks and much more.
With us, you are free to be who you are. Our workforce is so diverse, that one of the only things each person has in common is an incredible drive and passion for what they do.

Activities
Each quarter, we host Xenit Inspire where employees are able to share specialist knowledge, information about cool projects, and take part in tasks centered around innovation - workshops and hackathons. We also offer annual conferences, team building, after works, and "Bring a Buddy" lunches at the office.

Last year, Xenit was awarded "Career Company of 2024". This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that values inclusivity, well-being, and growth.
"Xenit is an outstanding employer where corporate culture and well-being are at the center. Here, the employees are part of a warm and inclusive community where their well-being and well-being are prioritized. By offering an environment where collaboration, creativity and innovation are encouraged, employees can thrive and develop while contributing to the company's success."
Read more about Karriar Företagen here.

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact our Head of Talent: Abigail Chapman
Read more here: https://xenit.se/