Kubernetes Automation Specialist

Company Overview:

SICK AG is a prominent provider of sensor-based solutions within the industrial sector. Established by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company is headquartered in Waldkirch, Breisgau, and is recognized as a technological leader in its field. With a global presence through numerous subsidiaries and partnerships, SICK employs over 10,000 individuals worldwide and reported a revenue of approximately EUR 2.3 billion in the last fiscal year.

Position Summary:

As a DevOps Engineer (f/m/d), you will play a crucial role in the design and automation of a multi-Kubernetes strategy. Your expertise will contribute to the development, transformation, and management of our DevOps and monitoring environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain automation processes for a multi-Kubernetes environment.
• Develop and operate the DevOps framework, including the implementation of monitoring, reporting, and alerting systems.
• Oversee various teams working within the Kubernetes domain and assist in translating requirements and requests.
• Continuously enhance tooling within the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Establish efficient CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes.
• Proactively analyze and troubleshoot faults, errors, and performance issues in line with DevOps best practices.
• Actively contribute to shaping your area of responsibility within an agile organizational structure.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Several years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and associated tools such as Helm and ArgoCD.
• Proficient in GitOps methodologies and knowledgeable in Docker, SQL, and automation technologies including Ansible, Bash, YAML, JSON, REST, CI/CD, and GitLab.
• Solid understanding of Linux and basic knowledge of Windows, with experience in monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Strong focus on security and familiarity with tracing tools such as Jaeger.
• Fluent in both German and English.
• A self-motivated and communicative individual who embraces responsibility and possesses analytical and forward-thinking skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards.
• Additional benefits including extra days off and mobile work options.
• Flexible working hours and a flexitime account for managing overtime.
• Comprehensive company pension plan and support for public transport.
• Access to a variety of training programs through our Sensor Intelligence Academy.
• Opportunities for fitness and leisure activities through our partnership with Hansefit.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all applications are treated confidentially.