DevOps Engineer – Sovereign Cloud / Kubernetes
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We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to help design, develop, and operate a next-generation Sovereign Cloud platform based on open-source technologies and Kubernetes.
The platform supports customers with strict data sovereignty, security, and compliance requirements, particularly in healthcare, the public sector, and other regulated industries.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated configuration management, and deployment processes. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of cloud platform development, from technical concepts and automation prototypes to implementation, testing, and production releases.
This is an opportunity to work on modern cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes-based Platform as a Service (PaaS), and security-focused cloud solutions within an international team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and implement infrastructure for CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
Manage source code, configuration management, build, release, and deployment processes.
Develop and maintain automated configuration management and deployment solutions.
Integrate the cloud platform with partner applications and external services.
Analyze system performance, optimize infrastructure, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Research, evaluate, and implement innovative cloud and DevOps technologies.
Develop concepts and solutions for further automation of infrastructure, services, and operational processes.
Support project teams throughout development, quality assurance, and product release planning.
Continuously improve development, testing, and system infrastructure.
Provide technical consulting, prototypes, and Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions.
Analyze business and technical requirements and prepare implementation plans.
Contribute to security, encryption, identity management, and sovereignty-related cloud controls.
Requirements
At least 4 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or DevOps.
Expert-level knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Expert-level scripting skills in Bash and Python.
Advanced experience with Kubernetes, ideally supported by CKA, CKAD, or CKS certification.
Expert-level knowledge of Docker and container technologies.
Expert-level experience with Git and version control.
Advanced experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Icinga, or Jaeger.
Strong knowledge of networking and cloud infrastructure.
Advanced understanding of IT security and cloud security principles.
Experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and SAFe.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication, teamwork, presentation, and knowledge-sharing skills.
Upper-intermediate English proficiency (B2).
Certifications
Required / Expected:
Kubernetes certification such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.
Preferred:
Multiple Kubernetes certifications.
Public Cloud DevOps certifications across multiple cloud platforms.
Benefits
Fully remote work from anywhere within Slovakia.
Opportunity to work on a next-generation Sovereign Cloud platform.
Exposure to Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, and infrastructure automation.
International collaboration and technically challenging projects.
Professional training and development opportunities.
Financial benefits and variable compensation.
Health and sports benefits.
Family-friendly benefits and work-life balance support.
A broad portfolio of additional employee benefits.