# DevOps Engineer (Freelance)Full Time (40 hours, freelance), RemoteApply# About the RoleWe are looking for a mid to senior engineer to join us on an exciting journey to migrate our customers away from big cloud providers to robust, self-hosted environments, exclusively using European-based providers. Your expertise in Kubernetes and system architecture will be pivotal in enabling customers to smoothly transition to secure, reliable, and efficient infrastructures fully hosted within Europe. Key Responsibilities Configure, install, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and essential add-ons in self-hosted environments. Design and implement reusable configuration templates based on completed tasks, enhancing operational consistency and simplifying future migrations. Develop detailed architecture proposals that align closely with customer needs, focusing on reliability, scalability, and maintainability for self-hosted solutions. Lead the migration process from cloud-based platforms to self-hosted solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance post-transition. Identify and implement improvements to system performance, security, and reliability, continuously refining self-hosted infrastructure offerings. Engage directly with customers and internal teams, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable platform solutions. Qualifications Must hold a current, unexpired Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working with Kubernetes, does not need to be in a professional context (homelabs etc). Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, System Administrator, or similar role, specifically in migrating and managing self-hosted solutions. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Kubernetes configuration and cluster management Familiarity with infrastructure automation and system templating. Understanding of system architecture design tailored to self-hosted environments. Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tooling. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills for effective customer interaction. Ability to manage tasks independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker. Familiarity with system monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Awareness of security best practices for self-hosted environments. What We Offer Flexible Working: Hybrid or fully remote work environment to support work-life balance. Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth. Supportive Culture: Collaborative team atmosphere valuing innovation and open communication. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary reflective of your skills and experience.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?2nPMyy1Sb79A%2bMrxp9WEYoG2W9iOEWCFf" width="0" height="0" />