Lead Platform Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with extensive experience in Kubernetes to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and associated tools both on‑premises and in AWS cloud. You will work collaboratively with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure high‑availability, reliability, scalability and security of our Kubernetes platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters on‑premises and in AWS cloud using industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to automate deployment, scaling, and management of Kubernetes clusters using GitOps practices.
• Collaborate with software development teams to ensure seamless integration of the Kubernetes platform with their applications.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and security of the Kubernetes platform.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the team and stakeholders in the areas of Kubernetes architecture, deployment and management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to the Kubernetes platform.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and advancements in Kubernetes technology to ensure the platform is optimised for performance, cost‑effectiveness, and security.
• The ability to own your deliverable from end‑to‑end with minimal guidance on the process and best practice.
• Guide team members through both technical and behavioural aspects of the job.
• Provide 1‑on‑1 mentorship with juniors and intermediates in the area.
• Facilitate a thoughtful and inclusive environment for all fellows to learn and grow in their technical skills to achieve great results.
• Support, guide and assist in troubleshooting application teams issues as part of support duties on a rotational basis.

Requirements

Ideal Certifications and Experience

What would make you a good fit?

Education

Bachelor's Degree : Information Technology

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