Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves developing and managing a robust Kubernetes platform deployed on extensive bare-metal infrastructure leveraging over 85,000 CPU cores. You will play a crucial role in automating and refining platform operations, build, and deployment workflows using modern CI/CD methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, operate, and maintain a large-scale Kubernetes platform on bare-metal hardware.
• Automate and optimize build and deployment pipelines with contemporary continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Support cloud-native platform services catering to more than 500 applications and serving upwards of 42 million users.
• Create Kubernetes Operators and enhance the platform with advanced technologies such as service mesh, storage solutions, and GPU integration.
• Collaborate with a team of seasoned platform and infrastructure engineers and actively contribute to open-source projects.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrates practical experience in platform, infrastructure, or cloud environments, especially with Kubernetes deployed on-premises.
• Experienced with Docker containers, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proficient with Linux operating systems and comfortable using scripting/programming languages such as Bash, Python, and/or Go.
• Follows modern Git workflows and practices.
• Has a keen interest in platform engineering, automation, observability, rigorous testing, and managing high-scale distributed systems.
• Communicates fluently in English, thrives in team-oriented environments, and is eager to continue developing technical skills.

Employee Benefits

• Inclusive corporate culture with flat hierarchies, respect-driven communication, no dress code, and signatory status of the Diversity Charter.
• Comprehensive learning opportunities including internal/external training, language courses, mentoring, and conferences.
• Access to a TEC-Campus offering choice of Linux, Mac, or Windows workstations, slack days, educational events, and community engagements.
• Proactive health initiatives such as Wellpass, health days, family and care support, fitness discounts, mental health support, and complimentary fresh fruit and beverages.
• Transportation benefits like bike leasing subsidies, job ticket, and relocation assistance for non-local hires.
• Flexible work arrangements allowing home office, adaptable hours, 30 days of vacation plus optional unpaid leave.
• Financial perks including corporate benefits, pension plans, disability insurance, and partner discounts.
• Social events such as seasonal parties, sports tournaments, and team-building activities.