DevOps / Cloud Engineer - Kubernetes & Istio | DevOps / Cloud Engineer - Kubernetes & Isto (gn)

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Zentralverwaltung

Bornheim, Pfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Dec 12, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced DevOps/Cloud Engineer focused on maintaining and evolving robust, secure, and future-proof Kubernetes and Cloud platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and development of Kubernetes platforms in the Public Cloud, ensuring high availability and security, particularly focusing on Istio Service Mesh integration. Day-to-day tasks involve planning and executing cluster upgrades, patches, and scaling operations, alongside providing consultative support to internal teams regarding SaaS and hosting environments. A core function of the role is driving automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and optimizing existing processes. Key requirements include a degree in Computer Science or relevant professional experience, deep practical knowledge of Kubernetes (including RBAC, networking, and security) and Istio, and proficiency with major Public Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). This position offers the opportunity to shape the company's cloud governance and system landscape.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. CKA or CKAD certification is desirable.

Experience

  • Professional experience with Kubernetes (including RBAC, networking, storage, and security)
  • Professional experience with Istio Service Mesh
  • Professional experience with Public Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Professional experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Groovy, Bash)
  • Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD) (Nice to have)
  • Basic knowledge of Java, Python, or Go (Nice to have)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Unspecified contract duration (Permanent position). Position can be filled full-time or part-time.