Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Kubernetes Platform Engineer

• Focus: Kubernetes platform operations, CI/CD & GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring/observability, networking, and security

Description

You will design, operate, and continuously improve the Kubernetes ecosystem and supporting platform services. The role includes deploying, operating, upgrading, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and workloads, as well as building CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows. You will collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure container platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, upgrade, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and workloads

• Design, maintain, and improve deployment pipelines and GitOps workflows

• Manage container images, registries, and application deployments

• Automate infrastructure and platform provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools

• Operate monitoring and observability solutions

• Support Kubernetes networking, ingress, load balancing, and service connectivity

• Administer Linux-based systems and platform services

• Implement Kubernetes and infrastructure security best practices

• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment and operational processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or a similar role

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration and application deployment

• Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)

• Experience with Docker and container technologies

• Solid Linux administration skills

• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools

Benefits

• Build, maintain, and optimize Kubernetes platforms and supporting infrastructure as part of a cross-functional team