DevOps & Kubernetes Engineer (m/w/d)

Directly supports Vibe Coded development by building Helm templates, starter repos, automation and self‑service so Vibe Coders can deploy consistently and securely.

About the Role

DEUTZ AG is hiring a DevOps & Kubernetes Engineer to build and operate an on‑premises Kubernetes platform, automate GitOps workflows, and standardize deployments to improve developer experience and secure, repeatable operations. The role focuses on Helm chart templating, ArgoCD-based GitOps, container registry management, and automation to support Vibe Coded applications.

Role

As a DevOps & Kubernetes Engineer you will build, operate and evolve DEUTZ’s on‑premises Kubernetes platform and associated automation to enable secure, standardized deployments and a strong developer experience for Vibe Coded applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and improve On-Prem Kubernetes clusters
• Build, maintain and optimize GitOps workflows using ArgoCD
• Create, maintain and standardize Helm charts and reusable Helm-Chart-templates
• Manage the container registry (Harbor)
• Administer and use Gitea for repositories, branching strategies, PRs and code reviews
• Implement automated checks (linting, policy checks, manifest/Helm validation)
• Introduce and enforce coding guidelines, naming conventions and folder structures via pipelines
• Create blueprint/starter repositories for typical services (starter‑repos)
• Automate recurring tasks such as release processes, tagging, versioning and rollbacks
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions for Kubernetes workloads
• Collaborate closely with development teams to improve developer experience and GitOps processes
• Document architecture, processes and standards and transfer knowledge within the team

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or comparable qualification, or relevant professional experience
• Solid hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (preferably On‑Prem)
• Practical GitOps experience, especially with ArgoCD
• Confident use of Helm (chart creation, templating, versioning, best practices)
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, OCI) and Harbor or similar registries
• Good knowledge of Git and experience with Gitea or comparable platforms (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket)
• Experience with CI/CD concepts and automation (scripts or pipelines)
• Strong focus on developer experience, automation and standardization
• High quality standards for code, configuration and documentation; interest in cleanup and refactoring
• Independent, structured working style plus strong team and communication skills
• Good German and English language skills (written and spoken)

Benefits

• 35 hours/week (full-time), personal working time account and flexible flextime model
• Mobile working (possibility) available
• Responsibility for a central platform with modern DevOps/GitOps approach
• Significant scope for shaping automation and standards to improve developer workflows
• Attractive remuneration according to Metall‑Tarifvertrag NRW, including special payments
• 30 days vacation per year
• Extensive training and professional development offers
• On‑site childcare for children under 3 (DEUTZ day care)
• Employee discounts (online and on‑site)
• Comprehensive health care and company medical center (vaccinations, screenings)
• Canteen and kiosk on site
• Good public transport links and free parking
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership
• Bicycle leasing

Experience Level

Senior

Skills

Kubernetes administration GitOps Automation CI/CD Helm templating Containerization Repository management Monitoring and logging Developer Experience Scripting Documentation Collaboration Quality assurance Standardization