Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer

Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must have skills : Red Hat OpenShift

Good to have skills : Linux

Minimum 7.5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

The primary purpose of the IT Container Platform Systems Engineer (m/w/d) is to operate, maintain, and ensure the reliability of scalable container platforms supporting Kuehne + Nagel s global logistics operations. The role is responsible for ensuring seamless integration of container technologies with existing IT infrastructure to maintain stable and efficient platform operations across cloud environments. It focuses on the execution and oversight of deployment processes, resource utilization, and platform performance to ensure continuous availability and service stability. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to support application operations and ensure alignment with organizational standards and operational requirements. Additionally, the role supports the organization s sustainability objectives by maintaining energy

efficient and resource-conscious IT platform operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Operates and maintains highly available Kubernetes clusters, ensuring stable and

reliable platform performance across all environments.

Monitors cluster health and workload performance, responding to incidents and

resolving issues to maintain service continuity.

Implement automation for deployment, scaling, and management of container

platforms to improve efficiency and high availability.

Manages and optimizes Kubernetes resource utilization, including compute, memory,

and storage, to balance performance and cost efficiency.

Enforces security, access controls, and compliance requirements within Kubernetes

environments.

Performs backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations to ensure platform

resilience and data protection.

Diagnoses and resolves complex issues across Kubernetes clusters, including

networking, performance, and system-level failures.

Develops and maintains CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to automate

deployments and operational processes.

Evaluates and adopts emerging technologies and evolving Kubernetes patterns to

continuously improve the platform.

Designs and manages persistent storage solutions, including CSI drivers and stateful

workload architectures.

Professional & Technical Skills:

Holds a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a

strong focus on cloud computing and container technologies.

Demonstrates deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, APIs, control plane internals

and Docker/Podman, with experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google

Cloud.

Mastery in managing Kubernetes and OpenShift cluster lifecycle using infrastructure-as

code and automation practices

Established experience in networking concepts, including CNI plugins, service

connectivity, ingress configurations and protocols to ensure seamless operations.

Expertise in managing persistent storage solutions within Kubernetes, including

provisioning, configuration, and operation of stateful workloads and CSI-based storage.

Proficiency in cluster security controls, including RBAC and policy engines

Knowledge of optimization, scaling, and ensuring the reliability and availability of

containerized workloads running on Kubernetes.

Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to enable

reliable, automated, and consistent application deployments.

Proficient in administering container registries (e.g., Harbor), including image lifecycle

management, access control, vulnerability scanning, and secure distribution of

container artifacts.

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK

stack is beneficial for maintaining the health and performance of the Kubernetes

environment.

Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go is crucial for automating tasks

and managing infrastructure efficiently.

Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast

paced, dynamic environment, contributing to the company's digital ecosystem

development.

Communicates effectively, leads technical initiatives, and mentors engineers across

cross-functional teams.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Red Hat OpenShift.
• This position is based at our Chennai office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.