# Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d) - Kubernetes · Internal Developer Platforms · Data Streaming at Steadforce

> Open job at Steadforce in Munich, Germany. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Germany Dev Jobs, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/steadforce-senior-platform-engineer-m-f-d-kubernetes-internal-developer-zwpicfw
Posted 28 October 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Steadforce](https://germanydevjobs.com/companies/steadforce)
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- German: Not required
- Skills: AWS, Argo CD, Azure, Flink, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Grafana, Helm, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Python, Terraform, TypeScript
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

#### Your mission

**What to Expect**
At Steadforce, we build platforms that development teams can rely on. As a Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d), you’ll design internal developer platforms and streaming infrastructures for enterprise clients and guide them from initial concept through to production.

- You’ll design and develop self-service platforms based on Kubernetes, GitOps, and CNCF tools such as Argo CD, Crossplane, Istio, and Kyverno.
- You’ll build developer portals (e.g., Backstage) and build and deployment pipelines that significantly ease developers’ day-to-day workloads.
- You operate and expand streaming platforms using Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
- You make architectural and technological decisions that have a real impact on customers and confidently advocate for them with stakeholders.
- You’ll advise clients in workshops, assist with proposals and effort estimates, and share your knowledge with the team through code reviews, mentoring, and interviews.
- You’ll actively help shape our Center of Competence (CoC) for Platform Engineering through tech talks, presentations, and your own topics.

#### Your profile

**Here are the technical requirements you’ll need:**

- Several years of experience in platform engineering or the Kubernetes environment, with a total of 8+ years in IT
- In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes (on-premises and cloud), Helm, and GitOps; experience operating multiple clusters
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud-native control planes (Terraform, Crossplane, and/or kro)
- CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines) as well as observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry)
- Knowledge of event streaming, particularly Apache Kafka
- Solid programming skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript
- Experience with Azure or AWS

**Your personal strengths:**

- You think in terms of abstractions and context and can explain technical concepts in a way that’s understandable to non-technical people.
- You’re curious, enjoy trying out new things in practice, and adapt quickly to changing topics and roles.
- You enjoy interacting with clients, participating in workshops and meetings, and speaking at conferences.

**These are pluses:**

- Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS
- Experience with Apache Flink, Redpanda Connect/Bento, Confluent, or Aiven
- Experience with Security by Design (Keycloak, Istio, Policy-as-Code)
- Project experience in the industrial, chemical, or automotive sectors
- Gen AI tools (e.g., AI coding assistants) in day-to-day engineering work
- Experience with Flink and Redpanda Connect

#### Your benefits

- **Fair Compensation & Full Flexibility:** Competitive salary, flexible work hours with a work-time account, and part-time options. You decide how much time you spend working in the office or remotely.
- **Extras on top of your salary:** A subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, an EGYM Wellpass, or an Edenred gift card, plus optional JobRad and Corporate Benefits.
- **Retirement planning included:** An annual contribution to the company pension plan and private accident insurance.
- **Professional development with a time budget:** A fixed number of hours at the Steadforce “Campus” and in our “Center of Competence” for your professional growth, plus participation in conferences and summits.
- **Your setup:** You choose your device—whether a MacBook or ThinkPad—and your operating system—macOS, Linux, or Windows.
- **Workation:** Work from another EU country from time to time while staying closely connected to your team.
- **Family-friendly:** As an award-winning family-friendly company, we support you at every stage of life, for example through our Family Office.
- **Office in Westend:** Modern office space with a gaming room, active office, and relaxation room—right next to the U4/U5. Alternatively, free parking is available.
- **Team & Events:** A collegial team that supports one another, and shared events such as the New Year’s kick-off party, Salad Wednesday, White Sausage Thursday, and a visit to Oktoberfest.

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/steadforce-senior-platform-engineer-m-f-d-kubernetes-internal-developer-zwpicfw: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.