Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Form of cooperation: freelance project-specific B2B contract with an estimated duration through the end of 2026, offering the potential for extension based on project needs and performance.

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