Company: Kapsch SA Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | Centurion
Position: Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

Position Overview
As a Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance Kubernetes and cloud environments. You will be responsible for ensuring platform availability and performance while driving innovation through cloud-native solutions. This position requires you to guide and mentor junior engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and improve existing deployments to meet business and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Skills & Abilities

  • At least 5 years of experience in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud technologies.
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes distributions (OpenShift, Tanzu, AKS, EKS).
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Deep understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes installation and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems.
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes monitoring tools (e.g., Open Lens, Prometheus).
  • Comprehensive understanding of networking and storage solutions in Kubernetes, cloud, and virtualized environments.
  • Familiarity with DevOps methodologies (Git, CI/CD pipelines).
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
  • Proficiency in IaC tools, scripting, and testing (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Awareness of Agile working practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Key Service Areas

  • Design and implement application deployments on Kubernetes environments based on customer-specific requirements.
  • Implement CI/CD tooling for Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment.
  • Deploy, maintain, and monitor containers using Infrastructure-as-Code principles in Development, Test, and Production environments.
  • Drive automation of tasks and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

  • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or equivalent level of experience.
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure and security best practices.
  • Previous experience working in IT projects within ITIL and Agile methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in IT or a related field.
  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or a similar certification.
  • All-around IT infrastructure expertise with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a senior engineering role.

Desired Skills:

  • Kubernetes
  • infrastructure
  • containers
  • Kubernetes distribution
  • cloud platforms

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