Kubernetes Engineer

Run a client's production platform: Kubernetes, Docker, Tomcat, Elasticsearch, Jasper Reports and Java applications, on VMware/OLVM.

About TARBASE

TARBASE builds, secures, migrates and runs systems for its clients, along with the AI agents and pipelines on top of them. We work hands-on, with simple methods that work.

What you'll do

• Operate Kubernetes clusters and Docker workloads in production
• Administer Tomcat, Elasticsearch and Jasper Reports, and run Java applications
• Manage VMware/OLVM virtualisation and MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or MariaDB databases
• Handle security (hardening, RBAC, patching) and networking (DNS, load balancing, Ingress, firewalls)

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years in a similar role
• Administration of open-source technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Apache Tomcat, Elasticsearch and Jasper Reports
• Experience managing Java-based applications
• Knowledge and understanding of IT security management
• Knowledge of network and communications management (DNS, load balancing, Ingress, firewalls)
• Knowledge of virtualisation platforms: VMware and/or OLVM
• Database knowledge in at least one of: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python) and good command of common IT and Linux utilities
• Linux (RHEL/Oracle Linux/CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
• Good written and spoken English
• Citizenship or a valid work permit in Portugal (mandatory)

Nice to have

• Apache ServiceMix
• HCL Digital Experience (HCL DX)
• IBM Business Automation Workflow (IBM BAW)
• Kubernetes certifications: CKA, CKAD and/or CKS
• Helm and GitOps (Argo CD)
• CI/CD (GitLab CI)
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana
• Git

Soft skills

Proactivity · Problem-solving · Clear communication · Team player

What we offer

• Certification exam fees covered (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
• Private health insurance
• Training and certification programmes, with hands-on labs
• GitHub Copilot licence
• Extra vacation days each year
• Hybrid, flexible way of working

Our culture

We value integrity, communication, transparency and diligence. No toxic behaviour.

No recruitment agencies.