Lead DevOps Engineer (KNIME)

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the KNIME Hub and its Azure-based infrastructure. This role will play a pivotal part in driving the migration from the on-prem KNIME Server to the cloud environment while ensuring operational excellence, security, and scalability. Responsibilities Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in Azure AKS and on-premises Install and configure Argo CD for efficient application management Set up Azure Storage (S3-compatible) and Azure PostgreSQL resources Configure authentication and authorization integrations such as OKTA, LDAP, and Splunk Manage repositories and oversee application deployment Ensure seamless migration of workflows and data from KNIME Server to KNIME Business Hub on Azure Collaborate with architects and administrators to support application installation and integration Contribute to smooth validation processes and handover to the KNIME Admin Team Drive compliance with DevOps best practices and maintain secure, reliable operations Requirements 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes deployment, management, and troubleshooting in Azure AKS or on-premises environments Proficiency with Argo CD and CI/CD pipeline tools Knowledge of Azure Storage and Azure PostgreSQL configurations Skills in authentication/authorization setups using OKTA, LDAP, or Splunk Expertise in application installation, configuration, and migration Track record of supporting cloud migration strategies and implementations Background in managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2) Nice to have Experience with enterprise Kubernetes platforms like OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher, or vanilla K8s Familiarity with Git-based repositories and integration with CI/CD tools Showcase of experience with KNIME or similar workflow automation and data analytics platforms Expertise in Azure services and related cloud migration projects

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes deployment, management, and troubleshooting in Azure AKS or on-premises environments

• Proficiency with Argo CD and CI/CD pipeline tools

• Knowledge of Azure Storage and Azure PostgreSQL configurations

• Skills in authentication/authorization setups using OKTA, LDAP, or Splunk

• Expertise in application installation, configuration, and migration

• Track record of supporting cloud migration strategies and implementations

• Background in managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure

• Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2)

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in Azure AKS and on-premises

• Install and configure Argo CD for efficient application management

• Set up Azure Storage (S3-compatible) and Azure PostgreSQL resources

• Configure authentication and authorization integrations such as OKTA, LDAP, and Splunk

• Manage repositories and oversee application deployment

• Ensure seamless migration of workflows and data from KNIME Server to KNIME Business Hub on Azure

• Collaborate with architects and administrators to support application installation and integration

• Contribute to smooth validation processes and handover to the KNIME Admin Team

• Drive compliance with DevOps best practices and maintain secure, reliable operations

Seniority

• Lead

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise Kubernetes platforms like OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher, or vanilla K8s

• Familiarity with Git-based repositories and integration with CI/CD tools

• Showcase of experience with KNIME or similar workflow automation and data analytics platforms

• Expertise in Azure services and related cloud migration projects