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KG - **Location:** Bad Friedrichshall, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Audit Trail, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Linux Servers, Open Source Technology, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Azure AKS, Api Design, Golang - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=168130425c7906a2 ## About the Role * Software Development & Go: Several years of experience in software engineering, with a strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and a proven track record of developing custom Kubernetes operators, controllers, and CRDs * Platform Architecture & Operations: A "You Build It - You Run It!" mindset backed by hands-on experience operating Linux servers and administering Kubernetes clusters from scratch. You possess a deep understanding of K8s internals, cloud networking, storage, and API design * Kubernetes Orchestration: Familiarity with ecosystem orchestrators - preferably Gardener or ClusterAPI - to effectively manage and scale multi-cluster environments * Open Source Collaboration: Experience with or a strong interest in actively contributing to the open-source community, taking ownership of features, and coordinating developments with other community members * Communication & Languages: Excellent English skills to ensure successful collaboration within our international, agile teams; working knowledge of German is a valuable plus ## Description Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group., * Design and Infrastructure: Architect and implement scalable solutions that bring Kubernetes services to our customers, taking ownership of the surrounding infrastructure landscape (compute, networking, storage, and APIs) * Operations & Problem Solving: Ensure the smooth operation of the service by analyzing complex technical issues, performing thorough root-cause analysis, and implementing lasting solutions * Security & Compliance: Drive cluster security and compliance, developing robust policies (such as RBAC, Network Policies, and Kyverno) and implementing advanced measures (including Falco, image scanning, and audit logging) * Operator Development & Automation: Extend and automate the Kubernetes platform by designing and developing custom operators, controllers, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) in Go, while streamlining platform delivery via GitOps workflows * Teamwork & Documentation: Partner closely with cross-functional experts and maintain clear, thorough documentation to ensure team alignment and seamless knowledge sharing ## Related Videos - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Mastering Kubernetes – Beginner Edition](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/530-mastering-kubernetes-beginner-edition) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)