We Are Waiting for You

Hi there!

I am Laura, the recruiter for this position (and hopefully, your future colleague!).

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at Zurich Technology Delivery Center: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive.  Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at Zurich!

Let me take a wild guess: you’ve probably sifted through countless job offers today, and they all seem to blur together. Sound familiar? Well, here’s the scoop: At Zurich, we might not have all the answers (and we’re not striving for perfection!), but we’ve got something special. Curious? Keep reading!

First of all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.

Who Are We?

Let me introduce us. You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.

What Can You Expect?

And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at TDC? I’m glad you asked – I asked myself the same question at the time. 

As a Kubernetes Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide support for Cloud incidents and problems. Perform monitoring, profiling and troubleshooting of existing solutions.
• Provide support for OpenShift and Kubernetes Containers Platform incidents and problems. Perform monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting of existing solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable OpenShift/Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to containerize applications and deploy them on OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Optimize OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster performance, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure the security of OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters by following best practices and implementing security controls.
• Automate OpenShift/Kubernetes deployment and management processes using infrastructure as code tools.
• Stay up to date with OpenShift/Kubernetes ecosystem developments and propose improvements.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, existing systems and applications.
• Create technical documentation and implement a solution's definition.
• Collaborate with your teammates to continuously evolve the platform and ensure service excellence.
• Constantly learn about new technologies and apply those concepts to customer needs.
• To work in Agile mode to continuously develop the environment to fulfil the requirements from the different stakeholders.
• Participate in Solution Strategy, innovation areas and technology roadmap globally.  
• Work alongside experts in various technological domains.
• Enhance your skills with real-world experience
• Contribute to a team that values your input and creativity

What Makes You a great Fit?

While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• 1 year of experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes, Docker (preferentially Openshift).
• 1 year of experience with software engineering or software systems engineering in professional or academic environments
• 1 year of experience with programming, scripting, or mark-up languages, including Bash, Python, JSON, or YAML in professional or academic environments
• 1 year of experience with UNIX or Linux operating systems and command line interfaces administration in professional or academic environments
• 1 year of experience with software version control systems, including Git preferred in professional or academic environments.
• Team player with a positive attitude, strong communication (English verbal and written) & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing, dynamic, and agile environment, including the ability to manage time and maintain an excellent work ethic.
• English B2

Additional Qualifications 

• Experience with Windows operating systems, MS-DOS and/or Power Shell scripting in professional or academic environments
• Experience with CentOS or RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience with IaC: Terraform, Helm, Kustomize, …
• Experience with security protocols and practices (SSO, OAuth2, OpenID, certificates)
• Ability to set up monitoring, logging and alerting for Kubernetes clusters.
• Understanding of Kubernetes security best practices, like RBAC, network, and pod security policies.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio).
• Knowledge of serverless computing frameworks (Knative, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, …).
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience with GitHub and/or Azure DevOps
• Experience with Agile development techniques.
• Possession of excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills.

And… What Makes Us Special?

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:

• To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
• Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.

• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
• Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Collective Life retirement Plan
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.

• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts 

• Functional diversity benefits 
• A dynamic workspace with tasty coffee and fruit and featuring gaming, gym, and other fun areas!

• Summer and Christmas events and different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more 

Looking for a place to start or further develop your career? This is for you! Zurich offers a comprehensive career plan providing a great opportunity to build and enhance your career from the start. You will have the chance to work on global projects, guided by experts and leveraging innovative technologies. Learn from very well-known experts in the field, ensuring you gain valuable experience and knowledge.

Where Are We Located?

Barcelona, Poblenou.

#Li-hybrid

We Are Waiting for You.

It’s a match? Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending your CV in English.

If not, no worries! We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone you think would be a great fit.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Zurich Technology Delivery Center – Your Talent, Our Strength

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  ES - Barcelona 
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Laura Santamaría Rodríguez