Senior Kubernetes Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Explore your Kubernetes path with us.
Please note: We are not able to consider candidates who are not living and working in the Netherlands. At this moment we are not providing relocation sponsorships.
At Schuberg Philis, we specialize in mission-critical IT, partnering closely with our customers to ensure their most vital systems run smoothly and securely. Our engineers are T-shaped professionals who thrive at the intersection of depth and breadth, combining deep expertise in their fields with a collaborative mindset to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
Working within dedicated, cross-functional, self-steering Customer Teams, we take ownership of complex challenges, co-creating solutions that align with our customers’ goals. From designing and building robust systems to managing secure, business-critical platforms. Furthermore, we automate as much as possible, support the (customer) team and developers on applications, and keep the platform secure, up to date and available.
As a Senior Kubernetes Engineer, you will lead the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud environments to meet infrastructure needs. This includes cloud-only as well as hybrid architectures, containerization, and the creation of developer tools to enhance productivity.
What will you do
Responsibilities vary depending on the specific cloud landscape, but may include
- Design and build AWS infrastructure for hybrid and cloud-native workloads.
- Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) and containerized architectures.
- Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
- Create reusable platforms to support microservices and distributed applications.
- Manage governance and security policies for multi-user environments.
- Migration of infrastructure(s) to AWS.
- Establish monitoring and observability practices using tools like CloudWatch and Datadog.
What you’ll bring
- Extensive experience with AWS services.
- Knowledge on any of the following containers technologies; Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, ECS.
- Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform and AWS CDKTF.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Github Actions, ArgoCD).
- Knowledge of native and/or hybrid architectures (AWS + on-prem).
- Ability to collaborate with development and operations teams.
- Ability to thrive in a self-steering environment, taking full ownership of tasks and projects.
- Eagerness to identify and taking initiative on opportunities for improvement.
What can you expect?
At Schuberg Philis, you’ll join a community of engineers with an awesome combination of exceptionally high security standards, an infatuation with automation, and the power to make a positive, sustainable impact on customers’ business. Due to the nature of our customer engagements, there is no pressure on (billable) hours, but we focus on quality and impact – or how we like to call it “freedom & responsibility”. You know best how to deliver the most value.
You’ll also be embedded in a company committed to helping colleagues grow as people and professionals through training, opportunities for knowledge-sharing, and good old-fashioned fun.
Our offices are high quality workspaces, and we go way beyond what is expected. We have productive equipment, good food and drinks, team outings, family days, labs to experiment with innovative technologies, etc. We’re very active in the AWS community, attending and organizing meetups and conferences, and organizing internal knowledge sharing events.
Everyone we work with and consider working with has a right to equal treatment. The hiring and appraisal process at Schuberg Philis is designed to be thorough and equitable, implementing fair payment, benefits, and opportunities across all demographics.
It is our desire to be a company that brings together multiple nationalities, cultures, religions, genders, abilities, and talents within and across our teams. We welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds to join Schuberg Philis and actively support diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Everyone we work with and consider working with has a right to equal treatment. The hiring and appraisal process at Schuberg Philis is designed to be thorough and equitable, implementing fair payment, benefits, and opportunities across all demographics.
It is our desire to be a company that brings together multiple nationalities, cultures, religions, genders, abilities, and talents within and across our teams. We welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds to join Schuberg Philis and actively support diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Core Responsibilities
You will lead the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud environments, including hybrid and cloud-native architectures. Additionally, you will manage Kubernetes clusters, develop CI/CD pipelines, and ensure platform security and observability.
Requirements
The role requires extensive experience with AWS services and container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and experience with CI/CD pipelines are essential for this position.
Benefits
- Training opportunities
- Knowledge-sharing events
- High-quality workspaces
- Productive equipment
- Team outings
- Family days
- Experimental labs
About Schuberg Philis
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company size: 201-500 employees
Some systems just have to work. They keep power grids stable, logistics moving, payments flowing, and vital public services online. You don’t hear much about them when they work, but when they stop, the impact is immediate, visible, and far-reaching. That’s exactly the kind of work we do. We design, build, and run IT systems that must be reliable, secure, and uncompromising because people depend on them every single day. We call it mission-critical IT. At Schuberg Philis, we go beyond traditional IT services by delivering promised outcomes, not just projects. Our Plan-Build-Run model means the same team takes ownership from start to finish: no handoffs, no middlemen. It’s how we’ve made 100% customer satisfaction not a goal, but a requirement. And it’s why 99.9% of our projects are delivered on time and on budget, helping customers realize solutions that are better, cheaper, and faster. Our engineers bring deep expertise in cloud, data & AI, software, and security, not as abstract offerings, but as the means to solve business-critical challenges. Whether it’s banks handling millions of transactions, logistics firms keeping supply chains running, or energy providers maintaining grid stability, customers trust us when failure is not an option. What sets us apart? - We engineer outcomes, not just deliver technology. - Our autonomous teams carry end-to-end responsibility. - We focus on long-term resilience and impact. This approach has made us the #1 ranked IT company in the Netherlands, according to Whitelane Research. Since 2000, we’ve built enduring partnerships across vital industries, delivering secure, scalable, and seamless solutions that keep society moving. We’re expanding across Europe with one clear mission: to be more than an IT provider. We’re a partner who understands your business inside out, and who is fully invested in your success.