Description:

TalenTailors is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic DevOps Engineer to join their customer’s team.
The role involves bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software products.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters with Talos Linux, managing a Proxmox virtualization environment, and developing Infrastructure-as-Code with Ansible.
The engineer will optimize cluster architecture and automate deployments.
Responsibilities also encompass implementing Kubernetes deployments and service architectures, configuring and maintaining Kubernetes operators, and integrating cloud-native tools and services.
Monitoring and logging of cluster infrastructure is a critical task.
The role requires the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, implementing automated backup and recovery strategies, and creating monitoring and alerting solutions.
Automation of recurring system administration tasks is also part of the job.
Security responsibilities include implementing security best practices for Kubernetes, hardening Linux systems, managing secrets and access rights, and conducting regular security audits and updates.

Requirements:

Candidates must have extensive experience with Kubernetes and container technologies.
In-depth Linux system administration experience, particularly with Ubuntu, is required.
Practical experience with Proxmox or similar virtualization solutions is necessary.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, specifically Ansible, is essential.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows is required.
A solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability is needed.
Candidates should possess shell scripting and automation skills.
Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, is necessary.
Strong problem-solving skills and a team-oriented work approach are essential.
Initiative and a continuous willingness to learn are important traits.
Good communication skills are required.

The position offers access to state-of-the-art cloud-native technologies.
There is a budget for further training and certifications.
Employees can participate in industry conferences such as KubeCon and Cloud Native Con.
An experimental environment for new technologies is provided.
Flexible working conditions include the possibility of 100% remote work and flexible working hours.
Regular team events are organized to foster team spirit.
The workplace is modernly equipped.
Additional benefits include a job bike or job ticket, an internet cost subsidy, and a company pension plan.