Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend & Cloud-Native Engineer with expertise in backend development and strong knowledge of cloud-native ecosystems. The ideal candidate should have deep Kubernetes expertise, proven experience in automation using Ansible, and solid competence with Helm for managing Kubernetes applications. You will also bring a strong background as a Microservices Specialist, enabling the design, development, and deployment of scalable, resilient, and high-performing distributed systems.

Primary responsibilities: .

. Kubernetes Infrastructure: Conceptualize, develop, and implement robust, high-performance deployment systems for highly available Kubernetes (K8s) environments.

. Microservices Architectures: Design, develop, and optimize resilient and scalable microservices architectures that form the foundation of our modern applications.

. CI/CD Excellence: Establish, maintain, and continuously improve fully automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration, testing, and deployment of microservices within Kubernetes systems.

. Technological Migration: Actively lead and execute the migration of existing Ansible-based deployment systems to modern, K8s-native CI/CD solutions to maximize efficiency and scalability.

. Mission-Critical Systems: Develop and optimize mission-critical IT systems that demand the highest standards of availability, performance, and security.

. Collaboration & Architecture: Work closely with other development teams, operations, product management, and external stakeholders to design, validate, and successfully implement technical solutions

Qualifications

Key Competencies:

• Profound Experience: Extensive and proven experience (at least 5 years) in software development, ideally in backend development and/or cloud-native technologies.
• Be a key contributor to the Bosch hybrid cloud data platform (on-prem & cloud)
• Designing & building data pipelines on a global scale, ranging from small to huge datasets
• Design applications and data models based on deep business understanding and customer requirements for hadoop and Cloud environment.
• Kubernetes Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s), including the development of K8s Operators and a strong understanding of the K8s ecosystem.
• Automation Tools: Excellent knowledge and practical experience in configuring and utilizing Ansible for automation tasks.
• Helm Competence: Practical experience with Helm for package management and deployment in Kubernetes.
• Linux Affinity: Deep understanding and proficient handling of Linux operating systems.
• Microservices Specialist: Proven practical experience in developing, managing, and operating microservices-based applications.
• Messaging Systems (Nice-to-have): Knowledge and initial practical experience with Solace PubSub+ for messaging solutions are a plus.
• Security Tools (Desirable): Experience with CyberArk and HashiCorp Vault for secrets management is desirable.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive approach, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to independently and creatively solve complex technical challenges.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a team, and to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Language Skills: Fluent German language skills are required for this position good English skills are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to coach and Guide young Data Engineers
• Decent Level in English as Business Language