Expert Site Reliability Engineer - Edge Infrastructure (f/m/d) at Orbem

About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own reliability, availability and lifecycle of on-premise edge racks: server hardware, network gear, custom Linux OS and GPU-enabled Kubernetes clusters.
- Design and automate provisioning and fleet management (Terraform, BMC/IPMI, router APIs, GitOps) for dozens of edge clusters.
- Maintain secure, robust network connectivity and tooling for safe software delivery to remote sites (VPN/IPSec and related controls).
- Operate incident response: triage escalations, lead post-incident reviews and implement automated fixes to prevent recurrence.
- Define and monitor SLOs/SLIs/SLAs, extend observability (Prometheus, exporters, Grafana, Datadog) to proactively detect hardware and software issues.
- Set architecture and operational standards, mentor engineers, and act as top-level technical escalation for complex production problems.

Requirements:
- Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes at scale, Linux systems, and bare-metal server hardware.
- Strong programming/scripting skills (Golang or Python) and experience building automation and tooling for infra operations.
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and GitOps workflows (Argo CD or similar).
- Solid networking and security experience (IPSec/VPN, router APIs, secure remote management) for on-premise fleets.
- Familiarity with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), SLO-driven reliability and incident management processes.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication and collaboration skills for cross-team alignment in a distributed environment.

Responsibilities

You will own the reliability, availability, and performance of a global fleet of edge infrastructure running AI-powered MRI systems. This includes managing hardware, networking, operating systems, and Kubernetes layers while leading incident resolution and architectural standards.

Requirements

The role requires deep expertise in container orchestration, Linux systems, and server hardware, along with proficiency in programming languages like Golang or Python. Candidates must have strong experience with infrastructure automation, monitoring tools, and security management.

Key skills

• Kubernetes — in 547 other listings on The Stack
• Golang — in 63 other listings on The Stack
• Python — in 1095 other listings on The Stack
• Terraform — in 452 other listings on The Stack
• Linux — in 140 other listings on The Stack
• Prometheus — in 103 other listings on The Stack
• Grafana — in 106 other listings on The Stack
• GitOps — in 51 other listings on The Stack
• Argo CD
• Hardware engineering
• Network security
• IPSec
• VPN
• Datadog
• Site reliability engineering
• Infrastructure as code

On The Stack (as of 2026-10-29)

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Frequently asked questions about Orbem

Is this Expert Site Reliability Engineer - Edge Infrastructure (f/m/d) role still open?

It was posted on 2026-10-27 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on Orbem's application page before applying.

Does Orbem offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Orbem's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Munich, Germany. It is marked hybrid.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Kubernetes, Golang, Python, Terraform, Linux, Prometheus, Grafana, GitOps, Argo CD, Hardware engineering, Network security, IPSec, VPN, Datadog, Site reliability engineering, Infrastructure as code.