Software Developer Kubernetes, Network Automation for ApeiroRA project

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What you'll do

Build Europe's sovereign cloud infrastructure through open source at SAP, with a focus on network automation. You'll contribute to the Apeiro Reference Architecture within the EU's IPCEI-CIS initiative, developing Kubernetes operators and controllers that automate network provisioning and orchestration across European cloud providers.

Your work involves building systems that bridge cloud-native platforms with physical and virtual network infrastructure. You'll automate network configuration, lifecycle management, and integration across multiple environments using technologies like Kubernetes operators, Go, and modern network APIs-solving problems that eliminate vendor lock-in and enable seamless workload portability.

Working within the Linux Foundation's NeoNephos ecosystem, you'll collaborate with engineers from major European tech companies and contribute to widely-adopted open source projects. At SAP, you'll grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies and network automation while building infrastructure that ensures European organizations control their digital destiny

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Programming Foundation: Solid experience with Go with eagerness to work in cloud-native environments and automation is needed. Alternatively, strong programming skills in Python with a good basis of Go are also welcome.

• Cloud & Infrastructure Basics: Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), along with infrastructure automation concepts
• Technical Curiosity: Interest in networking (protocols, configuration management, APIs) or experience with network devices, with willingness to deepen expertise
• Development Practices: Understanding of Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development principles
• Growth Mindset: 2-4 years of software development or infrastructure automation experience with demonstrated learning agility
• Problem-Solving Approach: Self-driven ability to break down complex technical challenges, debug issues independently, and drive solutions to completion
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication abilities and experience working in agile development teams
• Open Source Interest: Enthusiasm for contributing to open source projects and learning from the broader developer community

You'll join PlusOne Central Engineering, where innovation meets collaboration. Our culture values engineering excellence, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives. We embrace modern practices, support career growth, and maintain work-life balance while building enterprise-scale solutions that drive digital transformation. During the application and selection process, candidates will be informed which manager they will be working with upon hiring. We look forward to your application!