Senior Platform Engineer

Become a key player in shaping our cloud-native platform. You’ll work hands-on with modern infrastructure, influence architectural decisions, and see your expertise make a real impact on how we deliver services. This is your opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a difference every day.

The job
As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will collaborate directly with Platform Architects to build and maintain our Kubernetes solution and supporting services. You’ll develop deep technical expertise in cloud-native technologies and contribute to architectural decisions that define the platform’s future.
In short, you can look forward to:

Implementation and Support

• Assisting in the development and deployment of scalable, secure, and reliable Kubernetes solutions on on-premise infrastructure to support software projects and product development.
• Adopting, developing, and maintaining tooling to support the product development of the Kubernetes solution.
• Adopting, developing, and maintaining supporting services such as certificate management and DNS, creating an effective ecosystem for in-house developers.
• Implementing security policies, best practices, and compliance controls.

Collaboration and Support

• Working closely with in-house development teams to integrate the Kubernetes service into the application development process.
• Supporting the operational team with first-level support for Kubernetes services.
• Providing second-level support and troubleshooting.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of Kubernetes solutions.

Automation and Scripting

• Developing automation scripts and tools to streamline operations and deployments.
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Automating routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Documentation and Training

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Kubernetes services, products, and supporting processes.
• Providing training and guidance to team members on best practices and new technologies.
• Staying up to date with the latest cloud-native developments, capabilities, and industry trends.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in relevant conferences.

Joining the team
You’ll join the Infrastructure Team, working closely with the Operations Team. The Infrastructure department is organised into three teams: Service Desk, Operations, and Infrastructure. Within Infrastructure, you’ll be part of the Kubernetes group (three people) and collaborate with colleagues specialising in Microsoft platforms, networking, and automation. We value team spirit, mutual support, and celebrating success together. Expect modern technologies, exciting projects, and a creative, collaborative environment.

Your qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes services and architecture
• Experience with network services and scripting (Go, Python, or Bash)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
• Fluent English skills (spoken and written)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Product development mindset
• Travel activity: 5–10 days per year to other offices in Europe

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus
At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you will also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.

Never stop developing 
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong. 

Start your development here
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us via e-mail to Greta.Renner@systematic.com.

Get in touch

Greta Renner

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant