VCE
VCE
11 – 50 Employees
B2BLogisticsSaaS
VCE is a German logistics company combining consulting expertise with software for modern shipping operations. Its work covers logistics strategy, process design and implementation, alongside VCE Shipping, a digital logistics platform that brings carriers, systems and shipping data together in a multi-carrier environment. The company supports e-commerce and retail businesses with automated shipping and returns workflows designed to make logistics processing more connected and transparent. With a team of 11–50 employees, VCE operates across logistics, B2B services and SaaS, and hires in the context of logistics consulting and shipping technology.

Cloud Engineer – Kubernetes & Platform Infrastructure (Hybrid, Dortmund)

Operate Kubernetes, Linux, database, and observability platforms supporting VCE GmbH’s customer-specific logistics software. Build secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and collaborate with development teams through DevOps and GitOps practices.

Description

  • Manage, develop, and automate Kubernetes infrastructure across dedicated servers and hosted environments
  • Design, deploy, and maintain clusters built with kubeadm, microk8s, and k3s
  • Maintain reliable, high-performing operation of the company’s software products
  • Administer and optimize Linux systems, including Ubuntu and Debian
  • Run and maintain PostgreSQL databases
  • Implement and advance monitoring and observability with Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and OpenTelemetry
  • Partner with software developers through DevOps and GitOps methods
  • Investigate incidents, resolve faults, and deliver lasting corrective solutions
  • Improve infrastructure automation, scalability, and security on an ongoing basis
  • Assess and adopt relevant cloud and open-source technologies

Requirements

  • Completed IT vocational training, such as an IT specialist qualification, or equivalent professional experience
  • Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes environments
  • Strong Linux expertise, particularly with Ubuntu, Debian, or comparable distributions
  • Experience with cloud-focused infrastructure and distributed systems
  • Knowledge of containerization, networking, and storage
  • Understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability practices
  • Organized, independent approach to work
  • Interest in contemporary cloud and platform architectures
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Experience with GitOps, CI/CD, or Infrastructure as Code is advantageous but not essential
  • Knowledge of IT security, certificate management, or compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001
  • Experience supporting highly available systems and production platforms

Benefits

  • Permanent position with a stable, expanding company
  • Ownership of production cloud and Kubernetes platforms
  • Home-office or remote-work options with flexible hours
  • Modern workspaces and agile working practices
  • Competitive pay with holiday and Christmas bonuses
  • Broad training and professional development support
  • Deutschland-Ticket public transport pass
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
  • Positive work environment with short decision-making paths
  • Convenient workplace in Dortmund Technology Park

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