Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

Tech stack:
Kubernetes (AKS & on‑prem)

Docker

OpenTofu / Terraform / Bicep

Helm

GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)

PostgreSQL

Linux

Requirements:
6–8+ years of experience with Linux and container platforms

Deep expertise in Kubernetes (managed and on‑prem)

Strong understanding of cloud‑native architectures

Experience designing Kubernetes networking, storage, and security

Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL in cloud or containerized setups

Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience

Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

Nice to have:
ELK stack experience

Azure Administrator certification or experience

Open‑source storage solutions (Ceph, Longhorn)

Policy engines (OPA, Kyverno)

Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

Project description:
You will design and deliver production‑grade Kubernetes platforms across cloud and on‑prem environments hosting critical in‑house applications. The role focuses on portability, reliability, observability, and secure container lifecycle management.
Main responsibilities:
Design and deploy on‑prem and AKS Kubernetes clusters

Enable workload portability between Azure and on‑prem

Define networking, ingress, storage, and security patterns

Deliver Kubernetes workload migrations

Build container image lifecycle processes

Collaborate closely with Platform Engineers and Infrastructure teams

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