Job Title: Deployment Engineer (Contract – Onsite Munich)
Duration: Initial 12-Month Contract
Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite)
Client: Global IT Consulting Firm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Freelance / B2B Contract (e.g., German Selbständiger)
Job Description
A leading global technology consultancy is looking for a Deployment Engineer with strong Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud infrastructure experience to join an exciting, high-impact program in Munich. This is a 12-month onsite engagement supporting complex deployment initiatives for enterprise clients across Europe.
As part of a highly skilled international engineering team, you’ll be responsible for deployment architecture, systems integration, and hands-on troubleshooting in mission-critical environments. This is a freelance role ideal for engineers with deep technical expertise and strong autonomy, looking to make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain production-ready Kubernetes clusters (kubelet, controller, scheduler, etc.)
Use tools like kubectl, k9s, and extend Kubernetes using CRDs, CNI, and CSI
Manage and troubleshoot Linux servers, networking interfaces, and routing protocols
Perform in-depth traffic/log analysis (tcpdump, dig, netstat)
Work with service mesh implementations and proxies such as Envoy
Handle SSL/TLS certificate management (e.g., with OpenSSL)
Write and maintain automation scripts in Bash or Python
Support physical infrastructure tasks (ILO, serial consoles, cabling)
Configure Cisco switches, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, LLDP, and overlays like VxLAN
Integrate with Windows environments including ADFS, GPOs, and Active Directory
Apply SRE practices to deployment systems (observability, alerting, automation)
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture
Excellent Linux administration and networking skills
Fluency in automation via Bash and/or Python
Understanding of containerized environments and system-level resource management
Expertise in network troubleshooting, routing protocols, and Cisco hardware
Familiarity with Service Mesh tools (e.g., Istio, Envoy)
Experience with certificate-based security (SSL, TLS)
Prior work with Windows infrastructure and directory services
Demonstrated success working in high-availability or production-critical environments
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CKA, CKAD, RHCE, CCNA, or similar
Experience in global deployments or consulting engagements
Exposure to DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows
German language skills (nice to have, not required)
Contract Details
Location: Munich, Germany (Full-time Onsite)
Contract Length: 12 months (likely extension)
Engagement Type: Freelance / B2B Contract (e.g., German Selbständiger)
Travel: Minimal, primarily Munich-based
If you are a deployment-savvy engineer with a passion for high-scale infrastructure and want to work on-site with one of the world’s top consultancies, we want to hear from you.
➡️ Apply now to be part of a cutting-edge deployment team in the heart of Europe.