Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of Kubernetes based container platform components
Lead delivery of engineering tasks for Kubernetes platform features across development, test, and production environments
Implement, configure, and validate CNI solutions (e.g., Cilium), network policies, and associated platform capabilities
Drive high quality engineering practices including testing, documentation, peer reviews, and CI/CD automation
Act as a domain specialist in Kubernetes and CNI networking, guiding team members and partnering with adjacent engineering squads
Provide technical input into platform architecture, backlog refinement, and feasibility assessments
Assist application teams onboarding to the container platform, providing guidance on networking, cluster usage, and deployment patterns
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across multilayered network and container environments
Contribute to platform reliability and observability improvements through dashboards, run-books, and automation
Evaluate new tools, technologies, and approaches and present findings to the wider engineering community
Operate effectively in an agile, iterative delivery model
Manage multiple work streams and priorities in a dynamic environment
Uphold engineering standards and advocate for platform quality, stability, and scalability

Hands on Kubernetes engineering experience in production environments
Strong experience writing production-grade automation and tooling in GO
Solid understanding of Linux networking fundamentals and container networking internals
Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployment pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated testing principles
Strong recent Linux (especially Ubuntu) experience
Exposure to monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting across containerised workloads
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jira, Confluence)
Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or scripting languages
Understanding of performance tuned or latency sensitive environments
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
Strong analytical and problem solving ability in complex system environments
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer

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