Senior System Engineer – Cloud Native

Adfinis

. Lead challenging customer projects involving tailored cluster, container, automation, and CI/CD solutions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 €64,000 - €83,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in cloud technologies and container management, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD processes, and security practices. Proficient in stakeholder coordination and technical coaching, ensuring effective project delivery and customer satisfaction.

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Cloud Environment ExperienceKubernetes ExpertiseCI/CD KnowledgeAutomation SkillsGerman Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

System EngineeringContainer ManagementTerraformAnsibleGitLab CI/CDGitHub ActionsSecurity HardeningTroubleshootingNetwork DesignTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CoordinationTechnical CoachingProblem SolvingRisk ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesEKSAKSOpenShiftSUSE RancherHelmArgo CDVaultOpenBaoDevSecOps

Industry Keywords

CI/CDGitOpsInfrastructure as CodeContainer PlatformsCloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudKubernetesOpenShiftTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead challenging customer projects involving tailored cluster, container, automation, and CI/CD solutions
Coordinate various stakeholders
Thoroughly analyze and validate requirements
Design and optimize cluster solutions and container platforms
Perform and standardize complex maintenance tasks
Establish documentation standards
Provide customers with technical coaching and long-term support
Resolve escalations directly and optimize technical workflows
Evaluate Professional Engineers and further develop assessment processes
Analyze customer needs and develop suitable solutions
Balance stakeholder interests and manage risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 8 years of experience as a System Engineer in a cloud environment
Advanced knowledge of containers and cloud technologies: Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, Helm, Argo CD
Knowledge of automation and IaC: Terraform / OpenTofu, Ansible
Knowledge of security: Vault / OpenBao, DevSecOps
Knowledge of CI/CD and GitOps: GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Argo CD
German and English language skills at C1 level
Ability to design segmented, multi-zone networks with access and routing controls
Ability to conduct hardening assessments for container platforms and services
Ability to troubleshoot system outages and design resilient architectures
Ability to establish secure pipelines throughout the DevOps lifecycle
Ability to present technical topics in German and English to new audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
Remote work within Germany
Support for skills development
Support for obtaining new certifications
Support for attending conferences
Freedom to choose tools and distributions, except Microsoft products
Transparent and accessible open-source working environment
Collaboration and community building
Fast decision-making and robust processes