DevOps Solution Architect – Kubernetes (m/w/d)

Are you passionate about high-quality IT solutions and want to become part of a company that takes care of its customers with a lot of heart blood – and also about its employees? Then apply to SVA! As a partner for future-proof IT solutions, we place particularly great emphasis on personal exchange – from human to human. We are an owner-guided, independent system house with passion and accompany our customers from planning to operation. Our teams have the freedom they need to find solutions that are already in the future and are in the long term. We are looking forward to people who want to develop and grow into our thematic diversity. Many have found their professional home at SVA – let us jointly shape the IT of tomorrow! To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for one of our locations in Aachen, Bensheim, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Munich, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Saarbrücken, Wiesbaden or Würzburg DevOps Solution Architect – Focus on Kubernetes (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d). As a DevOps Solution Architect (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d), you are part of our team “Professional Services” in the Middle Region. In this role, you are responsible for the support and comprehensive support of IT projects – from the presales phase to the development of technical solutions to the implementation and transfer to the company. Specifically, you support the design, implementation and optimization of IT infrastructures, with the focus on Kubernetes, taking into account proven DevOps practices.

They conduct request analyses to identify the optimal solutions for our customers and develop architectural designs in close coordination with adjacent specialist departments. They take over the strategic and operational advice and implementation of Kubernetes introduction and migration projects in the regulated environment of on-premises and cloud environments. This includes the automation of deployments and the integration of CI/CD pipelines. They create technical documentation and guide themed customer workshops. You will ensure the performance, safety and reliability of the Kubernetes environments by implementing monitoring and logging solutions, performing optimizations and accompanying regular audits. They act as an interface between technicality and technology and take over reporting at C-level level. In addition, build deployment workflows using GitOps tools and transfer the Kubernetes clusters to the customer operating teams.

Complete IT-oriented training – e.g. a specialist (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) – or a comparable degree – e.g. informatics/business informatics, but also a cross-entry is possible with appropriate expertise and industry knowledge. Long-standing professional experience in the project business, including the development of IT infrastructures, successful execution of customer projects and experience in the system house business. Technical priorities in one or more of the following subjects: Container platforms (e.g. OpenShift, Rancher, RKE2) Software architecture and microservices (e.g. IstIO, Consul) GitOps Tools (e.g. GitLab, ArgoCD, Flux) Security Tools (e.g. RHACM, RHACS, Aqua Security, Sysdig, Prisma Cloud) CI/CD Pipelines (e.g. GitLabCI, GitHub Actions) Interest in personal development and new technologies, rapid understanding, team orientation, independent and solution-oriented working methods. Courage to take responsibility and to communicate decisions. Very good communication skills in German (min. level C1) and English (min. level B1) as well as project-dependent travel readiness.

Working hours that fit your life A great team and a valuable atmosphere Modern work equipment, notebook and smartphone Many ways to develop and shape your development An owner-managed, independent company with soil adhesion and high service quality Self-responsibility work and space More information about our Benefits and tips for your application can be found here: sva.de/carriere JOBV1_EN