Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

You do not just want to run infrastructure, but build the mechanisms behind it? Then this role could be a great fit for you: As a Platform Engineer (m/f/d), you will work on cloud-native platform components with a clear focus on Kubernetes automation. A core part of your role will be developing operators and controllers in Go and helping evolve a platform that is production-ready, Kubernetes-native, and designed around developer experience, automation, and secure operating models. kloudease already provides a strong foundation for this with integrated GitOps, observability, and security by design.First of all, a short note about the application process: Our job ad might seem a bit generic – and there’s a reason for that. We work with recruiting pipelines, which means this position is not currently open. However, we’d love to get to know you ahead of time and learn more about your skills. Since needs in project-based work often arise on short notice, we want to be able to reach out to you directly when a suitable opportunity comes up. Job DescriptionYou develop Kubernetes operators and controllers in Go, creating the foundation for greater automation within our platformYou build reusable platform components for productive use in cloud-native environmentsYou automate infrastructure with Terraform/OpenTofu and operational workflows with a clear focus on scalability, stability, and maintainabilityYou contribute to the further development of our platform architecture around Kubernetes and cloud-native operating modelsYou help implement self-service capabilities for development teams from a technical perspectiveYou integrate platform capabilities into existing DevOps and GitOps approachesYou contribute to technical decisions around automation, platform operations, and standardizationWhat you bring alongVery strong Golang skills and hands-on experience in developing production-grade softwareDeep Kubernetes expertise, especially in developing Kubernetes operators and controllersStrong understanding of Kubernetes APIs, reconciliation patterns, and cloud-native architecture principlesExperience in platform engineering and in building or further developing Kubernetes-based platformsKnow-how in automating infrastructure, services, or operational processesIdeally, experience with GitOps, infrastructure-as-code approaches (e.g. Terraform, OpenTofu), or developer platformsYou work in a structured and pragmatic way and have high standards when it comes to building sustainable technical solutionsYou are fluent in both German and English, written and spokenWhat we offerYour life, your plan: Flexible and self-organized work in an agile corporate culture without hierarchical levels. Remote or in the office.Attractive additional benefits such as job bike, discounted Deutschland-Ticket (Public Transportation), corporate benefits, working abroad, sabbatical, company pension plan, comprehensive health package for your physical and mental well-being (EGYM Wellpass, Plus Card, OpenUp)Efficiency meets comfort: Customizable work environment with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareNo standing still: 2,000 personal training budget and AOE AcademyTogether as a team, we do it all: summer party, team events, after-work get-togethers, internal FIFA league, board game night, movie nightCoolest office in Wiesbaden: Right in the city center, free parking, Thai massage, our own chef, play area (foosball, table tennis, billiards), fruit, snacks, drinks