
DevOps Engineer Kubernetes, EKS
Rotterdam, Netherlands€65,000 - €75,000 per yearIT & DevOps
Job description
DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes/EKS)
Your are a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong expertise in Kubernetes and a passion for coding, fascinated by cloud computing and paving the way for others at scale. With this mindset, you are an ideal fit for us!
What you move?
You work in an internal and geographically distributed team with cultural diversity and interact with other DevOps engineers and product owners. You play a vital role in our agile DevOps team. With your passion for Kubernetes, you take Swisscom's internal cloud platform to the next level. In an agile environment, you are responsible for the implementation of platform-level capabilities of iAWS - Swisscom's well-architected AWS Landing Zone. Your focus lies on EKS which means that you are responsible for making EKS an out-of-the-box, one-click deployment experience for the Swisscom internal users of AWS. It requires you to dive deep into the possibilities of automation frameworks like CDK, CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog to augment the EKS product with surrounding base services like Route53, ALB, IAM, or various DB services. With your experience in the network area, you know how these services work together perfectly.
As a DevOps engineer, you embrace Infrastructure as Code and write complex test cases, preferably with robotframework, to make sure that our delivery meet our high customer expectations. With your proven expertise in the field of Kubernetes and EKS in particular, you complement the team optimally.
This team belongs to the "Shared Enabling and Platform Services" tribe, which is the Shared Service organization in Swisscom. Thanks to you, we can offer AWS as a fully-integrated, secure and compliant self-service platform to all Swisscom internal DevOps teams.
Job requirements
- Degree (Bachelore degree or above) in computer science or IT diploma (FCC) or relevant experience
- 4+ years of experience with Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Experience with Policy Control with Open Policy Agent
- AWS Services (any of the below considered to be a plus)
- EKS
- Service Catalog
- CDK / CloudFormation
- IAM
- VPC
- Guard Duty
- Route53
- EFS
- CloudWatch
- ALB
- 4+ years of experience with AWS holding one or more of these specific certifications:
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Team-oriented, very adaptable, a flair for continuous improvement
- Proficient in English, German is a plus
- Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills to develop quick and sound solutions that resolve complex issues
Want to know more about us?
We are serving the Swiss market as Switzerland’s leading IT & Telecom company. Thus, we are actively driving digitalization and networking, and tapping new paths for our customers and our employees. We do not know what the future is going to look like, but we definitely have the opportunity to shape it. To do so we are and act trustworthy, committed and curious.
Since 2019, we have been building up the coolest DevOps Center with a wonderful office at the World Trade Center in the heart of Rotterdam. We are currently recruiting IT passionate professionals who are keen on developing high-quality software, have an agile mindset and appreciate the collaboration with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
What's in it for you?
Work environment
- Agile way of working, multi-cultural work environment promoting work-life balance
- Autonomy, flexibility, opportunity and growth
- Cool office space in the World Trade Center Rotterdam!
- Office and team events to build a stronger Swisscom community
Allowances
- Full relocation support (Housing, settling in, etc.) for you and your family
- Telephone/internet allowance and contribution to health insurance
- Paid training days and access to Swisscom learning platforms
- Commuting and home office allowance
- Gym subscription, Tax advice, and language course
Leaves policy
- Work from abroad possibility for a fixed term
- Care, bereavement, maternity and paternity leaves
- 25 days paid vacation days plus Dutch national holidays
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How we hire
Our hiring process is thorough, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you to decide if we're the right fit for you.

Getting to know you
In the first call, let our recruiter learn about you and your story to check a potential fit. This is also a chance for you to ask questions about the role and Swisscom.

Meet the team
In this meeting, your future team takes a deeper dive into your experience and what you could bring to the team. You can expect questions on how knowledgeable you are in your area.

Technical Round
In this round, you get the chance to show off your skills to your future team.

HR/Culture fit chat
You made it to the very last stage! Here we get to know you on a personal level as well as answer any questions you might have.
Have Questions?
Get in touch with the talent acquisition team.

Pilar Moreno Alonso
Talent Acquisition Manager

Lilla Egyed
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mahrukh Arif
Talent Acquisition Specialist