Giant Swarm is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Technical Working Student to join its growing product development team. As a Technical Working Student, you will play a key role in enhancing the company’s managed Kubernetes offering.

Location

• Remote (work from anywhere )

Company

• Giant Swarm

Work Type

Part-time (32 hours/week)

Role of the Job

As a Technical Working Student, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and improve cloud-native tools for the Giant Swarm App Platform. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native applications.

Main Responsibilities

• Package cloud-native tools for the Giant Swarm App Platform using Helm.
• Build, improve, and test Kubernetes controllers written in Go.
• Collaborate with App Engineers to improve the stability, security, and performance of these tools.
• Write and execute automated tests to ensure the quality of the offerings.
• Improve operations through dashboards, alerts, and logging.
• Automate updates and improve usability.
• Write technical documentation to enable seamless customer adoption.
• Explore and experiment with new technologies and contribute to open-source projects.

Qualification Needed

• Experience with container-based workloads (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Open-source contributions (a plus)
• Programming skills (Python, Go, or similar)
• Strong English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a remote team
• Ideally based in Germany and currently enrolled as a student

Job Benefits

• €300 budget to set up your home working environment.
• Book budget every month.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, financial, and legal advice.
• Paid vacation.
• Invitation to yearly onsites (all travel, accommodation, and associated costs covered).
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native applications.
• Gain hands-on experience and build your professional network.
• Flexible working arrangements (32-hour workweek or 4-day workweek).
• Family-friendly company with paid parental leave.

Salary Package

€576 per week

Required Documents

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and motivation for the role.

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About Giant Swarm

Giant Swarm is a leading provider of managed Kubernetes solutions, empowering developers to build and deploy cloud-native applications. The company is committed to open-source software development and actively contributes to upstream projects. Giant Swarm values diversity, transparency, and continuous learning, offering a unique and dynamic work environment.

What to Expect

Giant Swarm is a leader in the cloud computing industry, and joining the company offers many benefits, including:

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native applications
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you’re a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this position could be an excellent opportunity for you. With its flexible working arrangements, cutting-edge technologies, and commitment to diversity and transparency, Giant Swarm is an attractive employer for students and professionals alike.