Role summary 

As part of a global, cross-functional team, you will design, build, and operate automation and platform engineering solutions focused on Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies. You will leverage CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platform capabilities, and scripting to automate deployments, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the reliability and scalability of enterprise platforms. A strong understanding of Kubernetes Control Plane components and Kubernetes Operators is essential to effectively manage and automate platform operations.

In this role, you will:

        Design, develop, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for application and platform deployments.

        Build, operate, and support Kubernetes-based platforms across development, test, and production environments.

        Apply a strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, particularly Control Plane components such as the API Server, Scheduler, Controller Manager, and ETCD.

        Develop and support Kubernetes Operators to automate operational tasks, application, lifecycle management, and platform administration.

        Automate deployment, configuration, scaling, and maintenance for containerized workloads. 

        Develop and maintain automation using Bash and Python scripting. 

        Implement and improve deployment, release, and operational workflows across multiple environments. 

        Troubleshoot and resolve application, platform, Kubernetes, and deployment-related issues.

        Collaborate with international DevOps and engineering teams.

About the team 

Youll be part of multiple globally distributed squads working in a collaborative DevOps culture. These squads bring together Product Owners, Product Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Backend Engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. 

The environment encourages knowledge sharing, ownership, and experimentationgiving you the space to grow while contribution to meaningful platform evolution. 

Required skills 

Were looking for a mid-to-senior level engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. 

Core requirements:

        Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and CI/CD practices. 

        Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and operations. 

        Good understanding of Kubernetes Control Plane architecture and cluster operation. 

        Experience working with or developing Kubernetes Operators and custom resource automation. 

        Proficiency in Bash/Shell and Python scripting. 

        Experience with Git, container technologies, and cloud-native development practices. 

        Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in Kubernetes environments. 

        Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in an international engineering environment.

Nice to have:

        Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK.  

        Experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation, and operational workflows. 

        Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for provisioning and managing cloud and platform, resources.

        Knowledge of platform security, vulnerability, and lifecycle management.  

What we offer 

At ING, we position ourselves as a technology-driven bankwhere engineers play a key role in shaping the future. 

You can expect:

        Opportunities to work on cutting-edge platforms with global reach 

        A culture of ownership and improvement 

        Access to certification and structured learning pathways 

        Internal mobility and career growth across international teams 

        A diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives. 

Worried about the wage gap? So are we.

Our commitment to pay equity means you'll be valued for your skills, not your gender. 

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About ING 

With 65,000 employees and operational workers in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of whats possible and at the same Eme ensure you work with integrity and hold the customers interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and support colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.