* You are passionate about new technologies related to Kubernetes, Linux, and Networking.
* You have advanced programming experience, preferably in Go.
* You have experience in the design and operation of distributed systems and with Software-Defined Networking (e.g., Istio, Calico, and Cilium).
* Ideally, you have already gained experience with the Kubernetes Operator Pattern, CI/CD tooling (e.g., Prow, Flux), and eBPF.
* Your English, ideally combined with German, is the basis for successful communication in international, agile teams.
Introduction text
Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.
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.
Your tasks
* You design and implement our managed Kubernetes Service, focusing on Gardener and Kubernetes Networking.
* You take responsibility for the surrounding system landscape (e.g., Compute, Networking, Storage, APIs).
* You conceptualize and implement networking solutions for our platform, primarily using Kubernetes Controllers and Go.
* You design scalable software architectures to continuously improve our service.
* You analyze complex problems, perform root-cause analysis, and identify lasting solutions.