Platform Engineer

BWI provides IT operations and digitalization services for the Bundeswehr.

• Build and operate scalable Kubernetes clusters with GPU support as the foundation for an AI service platform
• Implement and review security policies
• Develop and implement an update, patch, and recovery strategy
• Implement and operate monitoring and observability solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Collaborate closely in an agile, interdisciplinary team of Data Scientists, ML/AI Engineers, and Fullstack Software Developers
• Support and mentor the developer team on deployment, operations, and efficient use of Kubernetes

• Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• At least 2 years of practical experience after graduation operating container and virtualization environments, with a focus on Kubernetes
• Knowledge of networking and security concepts
• Experience provisioning and administering CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Tekton, or ArgoCD
• Good understanding of DevOps principles and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Business-fluent German and very good spoken and written English

• 30 Days of annual leave and one traditional holiday day, with options for individual adjustments
• Monthly credit through the benefits app and tax savings on public transport tickets
• Flexible working arrangements, including mobile work or trust-based working hours
• Individual professional and personal development measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning
• Company bike leasing for up to 2 bicycles
• Starting salary is generally between 57.800 € and 74.600 € gross per year; the specific amount depends on qualifications, area of responsibility, and role requirements, with justified exceptions possible