Senior Kubernetes Specialist – Build the Container Platform of the Future

Migrationsverket · Full-time

Slottsgatan 82, Norrköping, Sweden

Do you want to work with Kubernetes in an environment where stability, security, and technical decisions really matter? At Migrationsverket, we develop the digital infrastructure that our critical societal services depend on. Now we are looking for a Senior Kubernetes specialist who wants to take on a leading technical role in developing our container platform. Here you'll work beyond daily operations. You'll help shape the platform's architecture, automation, and security, drive technical decisions, and create the conditions for development teams to build and deliver robust digital services. This is a role for you if you have deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and cloud native – and want to use it to build a platform that needs to work, every day. Your role – platform, automation, and security at the center As Senior Specialist in Kubernetes and container platforms, you'll be our technical expert in cloud native and container-based operations. You'll work closely with development teams, architects, and product owners to create a robust, automated, and secure platform for tomorrow's digital services. You will: Design, implement, and further develop our Kubernetes clusters Drive work within DevSecOps and platform security Build and further develop GitOps and CI/CD workflows Develop monitoring, logging, and observability Coach teams in modern platform technologies and working methods Contribute to long-term sustainable, automated, and scalable solutions Why this role is interesting This is not a role where you only maintain existing solutions. You: Get significant technical responsibility and influence over platform development Work in complex and security-critical environments where technical choices matter Help build modern infrastructure with high demands on availability and security Work closely with engaged specialists and development teams with high technical expertise Get the opportunity to influence architecture, working methods, and technical direction Read more about working in IT with us: Work with IT We are looking for you who… …have a strong technical drive and thrive in complex environments where stability, security, and automation are central parts of your daily work. You are analytical, solutions-oriented, and used to taking responsibility for technical wholes. At the same time, you have the ability to make advanced technology understandable for different audiences and enjoy sharing knowledge with others. We place great importance on personal suitability, where good collaboration skills, responsibility, and sound judgment in complex technical environments are central. You, who are applying, have Several years of experience with Kubernetes in production environments Deep expertise in Linux, networking, and container technology Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform, Helm, or Ansible Experience with GitOps and CI/CD in modern development environments Experience with monitoring and observability tools Very good communication skills in Swedish and English It's good if you have experience with Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS Experience with OpenShift, Rancher, or similar platforms Experience with DevSecOps and hardened security environments Experience from the public sector or other regulated operations Experience working with platform security, secrets management, and policy management Terms of Employment Placement: The position is placed at one of Migrationsverket's main offices: Norrköping, Stockholm, Malmö, or Göteborg. Employment form: Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. Start date: By agreement. Working hours: Full-time, office hours. Remote work: Possibility of some remote work is available based on the organization's needs and conditions. Salary: We apply individual salary setting based on responsibility, competence, experience, and performance. Benefits: As an employee with us, you get to take advantage of several benefits that contribute to a good balance between work and private life. Read more about our benefits here – About Migrationsverket Benefits and Terms Application: We work with continuous selection, so please send in your application as soon as possible. The last application date is September 27, 2026. A security check with record review in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may be carried out. The position requires Swedish citizenship. Do you want to build the platform behind critical societal digital services? Welcome with your application! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the recruitment process For us, it is important that all competence on the labor market is utilized. We therefore welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a state authority, we recruit based on merit and competence. You can read more about what this means on arbetsgivarverket.se. You do not need to attach a personal letter with your application, but we wish you to answer the selection questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible so that we can make a fair assessment of your experience and whether you are qualified to proceed in the recruitment or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. In a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security. If you want to get in touch with union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page "Vacant positions and applications of interest" on migrationsverket.se: Questions and Answers about Applying for a Job at Migrationsverket To work at Migrationsverket, you need to have the right to stay and work in Sweden on one of these grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.