Senior Kubernetes platform engineer and customer lead for on-prem Platforms

Copenhagen and/or Fredericia

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Details
Type of contract:Full-time

Location(s): Copenhagen and/or Fredericia

Language(s):English, Danish

Mobility:Limited

Application Deadline:

Company Overview:
NNIT is a dynamic Consulting company committed to innovation and excellence in application development and on-prem Kubernetes Platform implementation and operation.
In the DevOps organization we are supporting the way businesses manage and deploy software and infrastructure. We are specialized in providing Cloud Native solutions, enabling our clients to harness the power of Kubernetes and modern Cloud Native tools, supporting the DevOps lifecycle of our clients.

We design, building, operate and continuous improve on-prem Kubernetes Platforms for our clients and consult in how to deploy & run applications on Kubernetes.

Job Description:
We are looking for skilled Kubernetes Platform Engineers to lead client engagements, continuous improve the on-prem Kubernetes Platforms of our clients, deliver on Kubernetes projects and contribute to tenders.

As a senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer you will work as a hands-on Kubernetes architect and -Engineer that technically and commercially can lead a client engagement and implement the solutions agreed with the client.

In the role as client lead, you will be responsible for leading the clients in getting the most out of the Kubernetes Platforms we are operating for the clients, and be the “travel guide” on the clients continuous journey towards onboarding more business applications and DevOps cloud-native tools to the Platform.

You will work closely with the clients’ application development teams, other NNIT Kubernetes architects and our Platform Operations team ensuring optimal performance, scalability and reliability of the Platform and the Kubernetes platform continuously develop with the needs of the clients.

As a customer-facing Kubernetes platform engineer, you will lead engagements end-to-end: from understanding requirements and architecting solutions, to hands-on implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities / what you’ll do:

• Establish yourself as the trusted advisor for the clients assigned to you.
• Act as a product owner of the customer platform by consulting the client.
• Lead customer engagements, serving as the primary technical contact for Kubernetes platform initiatives.
• Design, deploy, and maintain highly available and secure on-prem Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with customer teams to define best practices for cluster lifecycle management, observability, networking, and security.
• Provide Cloud-native tools and workflows that empower developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Stay current with CNCF ecosystem developments and bring innovative solutions to customers.

Requirements / we’re looking for:

• Candidates with a developer mindset.
• Proven experience operating and engineering on-premises Kubernetes platforms (e.g., bare metal, VMware, OpenStack).
• Strong background in Linux systems administration and networking.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Helm, GitOps).
• GitOps approach to all changes you do (configuration as code, version managed and automated deployments).
• Proven experience in declarative approaches and automation using tools like e.g. Jsonnet, ArgoCD, Terraform and ansible.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Solid understanding of container security, RBAC, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead customer engagements and present technical solutions clearly.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with OpenShift or Rancher.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, in a cloud-native focused environment.
• Proven experience in ITIL service processes.
• Kubernetes certification (Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA).
• Knowledge of security best practices for Kubernetes and deployments(CD).
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Datatekniker specialized in infrastructure or related education.

Why Join Us:

• You will work directly with leading organizations, shaping their cloud-native infrastructure journey.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and career development.
• Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
• Dynamic, collaborative and result-oriented culture.

If you’re passionate about Kubernetes and want to help customers succeed with their platforms, we encourage you to apply and join our talented team at NNIT.

We’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter.

About NNIT
NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.

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