Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Assignment Description

• Create reusable, extensible, and secure solutions that integrate seamlessly into engineering workflows.
• Make the Golden Path the easiest path for our colleagues.
• Experiment and build with AI (LLMs, agents, MCP) to rethink how software is built in Volvo and how it can help in the software development process of the future.
• Partner closely with teams to understand pain points and how to eliminate them.
• Continuously evolve the existing solutions based on real usage and feedback.
• Raise the bar for developer experience across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Strong DevSecOps fundamentals and mindset.
• Knowledge about AI and how it changes software development process.
• Care about developer experience.
• Open mind and confidence to explore and propose new solutions.
• Ability to listen to, understand and find solutions for every day problems in software development and engineering.
• Agile mindset.

Requirements

• Experimenting with new technologies and AI.
• Connection with colleagues with various background and experiences.
• Rewarding moments when your work genuinely helped someone.
• Full ownership to drive ideas end to end.
• A great place to grow and develop both technical and soft skills.

Required Skills

• Kubernetes or OpenShift (deployments, manifests, core resources).
• Cloud platforms (Azure).
• CI/CD systems (Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions).
• Automation and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
• Software engineering background (Python, TypeScript, React).
• Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker).
• Solid understanding of Git-based workflows and modern collaboration practices.
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps and secure-by-design principles.
• Experience or strong conceptual understanding of AI and its usage in software development.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience with Backstage or Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
• Experience and knowledge of Agile WoW.