Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our global cloud team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cloud-based platforms and solutions for our clients primarily focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AI Initiatives. At KION, you will be operating in a cloud-first multi-cloud environment. You can expect exciting tasks with a strong focus on automation to unlock the full potential of the cloud! We offer: We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our global cloud team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cloud-based platforms and solutions for our clients primarily focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AI Initiatives. At KION, you will be operating in a cloud-first multi-cloud environment. You can expect exciting tasks with a strong focus on automation to unlock the full potential of the cloud!

Responsibilities

• Develop, operate, and continuously improve KION Azure Cloud Environment to guarantee availability of systems & keep services running
• Implement and transport services into the KION Group's digital platforms in close cooperation with the development teams
• Monitor and analyze occurring failures (IT services, server, container etc.) in depth and solve them
• Support product teams with a knowledge of cloud services
• Act proactively by self-initiated projects and ensure efficiency
• Administer and provide upgrades to systems (Windows and Linux server)
• Develop technical skills in Google Cloud Platform to be the Subject Matter Expert in both Azure and Google Could Platform long term.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with infrastructure and services in public and private cloud environments (Azure is a must, GCP is beneficial)
• Experience in administration of Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment processes (e.g. Ansible, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and all cloud delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Experience in shell scripting (PowerShell, CLI, Bash) and state-of-the-art Cloud technologies for automation.
• Experience with monitoring or log aggregation tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Azure Monitor) is an advantage
• Growth mindset, self-organization, and interest in taking over ownership and bringing the team to the best solution
• English C1/C2 (German is a plus)
• Experience working in global organizations

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.

KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the‑art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.

Join our team - Push it forward.