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.