
Lead Cloud Native Architect (m/f/d)
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Requirements
- Deep Kubernetes expertise and experience with cloud-native systems, CI/CD, GitOps (Flux) and Service Mesh
- Service Mesh with mTLS and zero-trust networking
- Knowledge of Zero Trust and GitOps including GitFlow
- Very good Git skills, including Git workflows such as GitFlow
- Essential experience with Crossplane and Gardener
- Experience with IronCore
- BSI IT baseline protection, accreditation processes and security architecture for sovereign platforms
- Policy engines for Kubernetes hardening
- Security benchmark compliance and systematic cluster hardening
- At least 3 large DevOps applications put into production
- German at native speaker level and good spoken and written English
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,803 monthly, which is €21,636 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Bonn. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €70,890 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Bonn
About Bonn
- •Deutsche Telekom HQ
- •IT and telecommunications
- •UN agencies
Climate
- •Temperate climate
- •Moderate seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Low crime rates
Healthcare
- •Good hospitals
- •Adequate coverage
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- •Cultural venues
- •Local events
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- •Bars and venues
Recreation
- •Parks
- •Sports facilities
Cost of Living
- •Moderate costs
- •Good value
A leading European IT services and consulting company, wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. With ~26,000 employees across 26 countries and €4.0 billion in annual revenue, T-Systems drives digital transformation for multinational corporations and public sector institutions through end-to-end solutions spanning multi-cloud, SAP, cybersecurity, AI, and IoT — with deep industry expertise in automotive, healthcare, public sector, and transport.
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