Overview
Service Operations-Engineer – Focus Kubernetes (m/f/d) – External Workforce
A1 Telekom Austria AG is seeking a Service Operations-Engineer focused on Kubernetes to join our External Workforce. Be part of a collaborative team running and improving our Kubernetes environments — mostly managed SKS on Exoscale, plus some legacy RKE2 via Rancher. Your main expertise will be in Kubernetes operations, automation, and GitOps workflows, with additional contributions to monitoring, logging, and other infrastructure areas as needed.
Location: Vienna (hybrid)
What You’ll Work On
* Operating and improving Kubernetes clusters (SKS Exoscale, RKE2 via Rancher).
* Automating deployments and operations with Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD.
* Ensuring backups and restores work (Velero) and managing secrets securely (Vault).
* Helping colleagues refine requirements into clear technical deliverables.
* Supporting monitoring and logging improvements for Kubernetes workloads.
* Participating in the on-call rotation once onboarded.
* On-call: 1 week every 5–6 weeks, 24×7, separately compensated.
What You Bring
* Strong Linux administration background.
* Hands-on experience with Kubernetes operations (managed or self-hosted) and at least one related tool (Rancher, ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible, Velero, Vault).
* Ability to automate common tasks and maintain declarative infrastructure.
* Communication skills to clarify requirements and guide discussions towards feasible solutions.
* Understanding of how to weigh effort, impact, and ROI when suggesting solutions.
* English fluency (German a plus).
Why Join Us
* Flexible hours, learning budget, corporate benefits.
* A role with influence on tooling and workflows.
* Hybrid work with a modern Kubernetes stack and friendly colleagues.
* Support to challenge and improve current practices.
What We Offer
* Flexible working hours, mobile working.
* Autonomous working conditions with freedom to create.
* Modern working atmosphere and centrally located office with good transport access.
* Constant learning with many possibilities and offers.
* Paid lunch break and cantina, extra holidays, employee rates and discounts.
* Team events and opportunities for trainings and further education.
Our performance-based salary models reward extraordinary commitment and success. The minimum annual gross salary according to the collective agreement of Telekom Austria AG is EUR 49,502.74. The actual annual salary depends on your skills and experience.
Equity and Inclusion
We at A1 Digital International GmbH & Co KG are convinced that women with their ideas and different work approaches are indispensable for the success of our company and culture. We welcome applications from women for this position.
Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Telecommunications
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