Senior Kubernetes Architect – On-Premises Cloud

Bundesdruckerei-Gruppe

Senior Kubernetes Architect designing and maintaining private cloud solutions for Xecuro GmbH in Berlin. Responsible for Kubernetes architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and technical advisory.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSKubernetesLinuxTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End-to-end responsibility for the design and smooth operation of container platforms, including the design and further development of highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes clusters in an on-premises environment
Selection, evaluation, and integration of CNCF technologies for the on-site data center
Design of complex container networks and implementation of zero-trust concepts, Network Policies, and Pod Security Standards
Establishment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/Ansible and implementation of GitOps workflows for fully automated provisioning of clusters and workloads
Design of monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions, as well as definition and monitoring of SLOs/SLIs
Technical advisory for development teams during the migration of applications to the on-premises cloud, including technical leadership and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of solid experience as a Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, or Senior DevOps Engineer, ideally with a focus on building data center or on-premises infrastructures
Excellent knowledge of Kubernetes architecture (Control Plane, etcd, Kubelet)
Certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) are a strong plus
Deep understanding of Linux operating systems, virtualization, and ideally bare-metal provisioning
Strong knowledge of traditional and containerized networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, VXLAN) and experience with block- and file-based on-prem storage
Confident working with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and container runtimes (containerd, CRI-O)
Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills for complex infrastructure incidents, and excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great team spirit in a competent, future-proof working environment with unique projects
Balanced work-life integration with flexible working models and hours, plus 30 days of annual leave
Top-tier equipment, a modern tech stack, and innovative collaboration tools
Individual training and development opportunities, including technical and leadership programs
Attractive, centrally located office
Sports partnerships, preventive health courses, and running events
Company pension scheme and support measures for childcare and caring for relatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAnsibleCI/CDLinuxnetworking protocolsblock storagefile storageGitOps

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationtechnical leadershipcoaching

Certifications

CKACKS