Cloud Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Design, implement, and operate a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution based on Teleport to secure privileged access to Kubernetes clusters, databases, and servers.

• Build out a multi-cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (including AKS) and VMware vSphere using Terraform across multiple environments, ensuring scalability and stability.

• Manage and further develop the Kubernetes platform, including GitOps-based application deployment with ArgoCD, Helm, and Kustomize.

• Operate highly available PostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes using CloudNativePG (CNPG) and the Crunchy Postgres Operator, ensuring performance, resilience, and data security.

• Drive automation with Ansible, expand CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, enhance OpenTelemetry-based observability, and implement security and AI-driven automation solutions.

What You'll Need

• Several years of relevant professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or Cloud Engineer with a focus on Kubernetes, PAM, and infrastructure automation.

• A strong academic background in Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable STEM field; relevant certifications (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux, Azure) are a plus.

• In-depth practical experience with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes (AKS is advantageous), Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD/GitOps, PostgreSQL on Kubernetes (CloudNativePG, Crunchy Operator), OpenTelemetry, GitLab CI/CD, and ideally Teleport or similar PAM solutions.

• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, for effective communication in an international, technically demanding environment.

• An analytical, structured, and security-conscious approach to work, high self-responsibility, strong team and communication skills, and enthusiasm for modern, AI-supported engineering workflows in a dynamic setting.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary

• Flexible hybrid work model with the option to work remotely two days per week.

• Opportunities for professional development through an in-house academy and external partners.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs, including fitness facilities and healthy dining options.

Apply via Haystack today!