Container Platform Engineer at Uni Systems in Athens, Attica, Greece

Container Platform Engineer

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Container Platform Engineer to join our UniQue team, part of our Professional Services Department.

Our UniQue people come from a variety of different backgrounds and industries, with different skillsets and approaches, but they have one thing in common: passion for technology and innovation!

As a Container Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, implementing, and maintaining container platform infrastructure components. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient containerized environments using Openshift and Kubernetes.

Experience with microservices architecture, service mesh technologies, and container security best practices is highly desirable. This role requires problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for automation and modern infrastructure practices.

For the Container Platform Engineer role we expect you to:

• Install, deploy, and manage OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to support containerized deployments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot OpenShift/Kubernetes environments, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement security best practices for containerized applications and manage user access control and permissions within OpenShift.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to incorporate security policies and procedures into the OpenShift platform.
• Document OpenShift configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring that best practices are followed.
• Support DR, HA and backup strategies for container platforms

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

Your experience, skillset and qualifications are going to help you succeed in this position, moving forward.

• University/College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven work experience in Container platform engineering, with hands-on expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, or other container platform technologies.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and Container fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix administration, scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python), and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Basic understanding of networking principles.
• Familiarity with Cloud hyperscalers.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging AI code tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

What are we offering to our UniQue IT People?

• People-first approach and open environment to express your ideas
• Work-life balance and a hybrid work model
• Continuous training and development
• Opportunities to join innovation initiatives
• Ticket restaurant – meal vouchers
• Corporate laptop and equipment
• Corporate mobile phone subscription
• Health and insurance plan for you and your family members
• Employee consulting and guidance support by Ergonomia
• Discounts on the services and products of our Group’s companies
• Gift vouchers for major life milestones
• Special work schedule on summer Fridays and birthdays

Our UniQue IT people are the most valuable part of Uni Systems; their knowledge and experience have made us the leading and reliable systems integrator of today and have contributed to our steady financial growth. We have created and are maintaining a stable working environment for our employees, with countless opportunities to innovate and thrive. Our work culture recognizes our UniQue IT people and supports the free sharing of ideas and the flow of information via open communication while appreciating and effectively utilizing the talents, skills, and perspectives of each employee.

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.