Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Azure & On-Prem)

Since its foundation in 1925, DEKRA has been ensuring the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment through a tradition of innovative thinking. This approach is something we strive to embrace, whether it's in the practical tasks our employees perform or in the community-shaping office life.

In just two years, DEKRA Technology & Services has grown from a concept to a rapidly growing company that is a cornerstone of the parent company's global IT infrastructure.

Role Owerview

We are looking for an experienced Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, build, operate, and continuously improve our Kubernetes platforms across both Microsoft Azure (AKS) and our on-premises datacenter.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys owning the complete Kubernetes platform lifecycle—from architecture and cluster design to operations, security, reliability, observability, and FinOps. You should be comfortable designing, building, and operating Kubernetes clusters across both cloud and on-premises environments while defining platform standards and best practices.

Your contribution to achieving global safety, security, and sustainability:

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters in Azure (AKS) and on-premises environments.
• Own the day-to-day operation of Kubernetes clusters across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, Network Policies, and workload isolation.
• Drive Kubernetes FinOps initiatives to optimize infrastructure costs, and establish cost visibility to help engineering teams manage their spend.
• Build and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and platform dashboards.
• Support incident response, troubleshoot complex platform issues, and drive root cause analysis and continuous service improvement.

The more points that apply to you, the more you can earn with us:

• Owning skills at least 3+ years’ work experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and/or self-managed Kubernetes clusters, planning, deploying, and operating Kubernetes clusters from the infrastructure layer upwards.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and operating production Kubernetes environments, experience with Kubernetes networking, storage, security, upgrades, and high availability.
• Strong Kubernetes administration and architecture knowledge, experience with container technologies and manifest packaging tools (Helm), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and automation scripting (Bash, Python, or Go), Kubernetes networking (e.g., Calico, Cilium), ingress, persistent storage, and load balancing, knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Familiarity with FinOps practices and Kubernetes cost-monitoring tools (e.g., Kubecost, OpenCost), CI/CD and GitOps practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, or similar).
• Strong Linux administration skills, experience with virtualization platforms is an advantage.
• Architectural mindset with a passion for automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across infrastructure, development, security, and architecture teams.
• CKA and CKS certifications are an advantage; equivalent hands-on experience is equally valued.
• Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, industrial engineering or a comparable professional qualification
• Fluent English required; additional languages like German are a plus
• Believing that the whole is more than the sum of its parts: a.k.a. teamwork is essential to move forward
• Being eager to share knowledge across departments and being open to acquire knowledge from others too
• Taking education and self-development as a fundamental part of your routine
• Thinking that a workplace is not just a place to work, but a social environment as well

In return, we are offering you:

ESSENTIALS

• A warm welcome and dedicated support as part of your onboarding from your People Care Manager, Functional Manager, and teammates
• All the assistance you need to feel confident, connected, and ready to thrive from the very beginning
• Company notebook and phone (also for private use)
• Travel allowance & several cafeteria options

CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Long term career perspective ensured by a personal development plan and coaching opportunity
• Continuous professional development: training opportunities for both hard and soft skills – Udemy, Microsoft ESI, language classes and many more!
• We value your achievements: the annual bonus is based on your performance

HEALTH SUPPORT

• Enjoy the fruits in the kitchen
• Several ergonomic asset options – like walking pads for meetings or taking a break
• Medicare health insurance (Blue Package)
• Monthly Life1 pass – valid at any of the 6 Budapest locations for fitness and wellness
• Did we mention that the office rooftop has a running track?

DIVERSE COMMUNITY & CULTURE

• Bilingual environment & international projects
• Regularly organized team events
• We build on trust - we can provide flexible options to ensure your work-life balance

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

• Brand new office with everything you need: coffee, drinks, fruits and specific areas tailored to your needs – focus or collaboration work, phone booth, social room and many more!
• Easy accessibility with public transport and car as well
• Hybrid workplace: social engagement in the office and home office opportunity (3 days/week)

Place of Work: Budapest One Business Park (Budapest, XI.)

Still not convinced? Then take this as an invitation – come and see where and how we are working over a coffee or at the football table! 😉

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