Lead Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer
Core
Design, automate, and operate hybrid cloud and Kubernetes platforms to improve platform reliability and developer experience.
Role type
Lead Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer
Builds
Scalable infrastructure patterns, reusable self-service capabilities, and GitOps-driven delivery pipelines
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud (Azure/GCP), Kubernetes
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Kubernetes cluster operations, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), GitOps workflows, CI/CD integration, Observability tooling, Linux systems, Networking fundamentals, Security & compliance
Preferred skills
Container orchestration, Hybrid cloud platforms, Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), RESTful API design, Service mesh technologies, Image management tooling, Developer portal experience
Technologies
Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD, RHACM, GitHub Actions, Tekton, Prometheus, Grafana, Istio, Backstage
Responsibilities
Build and maintain Kubernetes platforms including cluster operations and Helm charts; Develop reusable infrastructure modules using IaC tools; Support workload migration from VMs to containers; Implement GitOps workflows and declarative infrastructure patterns; Automate provisioning and lifecycle tasks; Maintain cluster security and compliance controls; Mentor junior engineers and provide onboarding support; Participate in on-call rotations and root-cause analysis.
Seniority
Senior, technical leadership with hands-on engineering