Senior Platform Engineer

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with a specialization in Kubernetes to focus on building, securing, and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters on bare-metal infrastructure. This role is essential to ensure the effective deployment and maintenance of cloud-native applications while leveraging your expertise across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and security on bare-metal systems.
- Bootstrap virtual machines and configure all Kubernetes-related tooling to meet operational requirements.
- Manage and optimize cluster networking, storage solutions, and secrets management processes.
- Implement and maintain RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) across multiple team environments for secure access management.
- Develop and apply observability practices, including logging and monitoring, to maintain system health and performance.
- Perform routine cluster BAU (Business As Usual) tasks, including upgrades, patching, and resource optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in Kubernetes environments.
- Document processes, architectures, and configurations to enhance team knowledge and operational efficiency.

Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in building and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters, particularly on bare-metal infrastructure.
- Strong Linux system administration skills, with a practical understanding of networking and storage systems.
- Proven track record in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within Kubernetes environments.
- Proficiency in configuring secrets management and security best practices within Kubernetes.
- Comfortable working with observability tools for performance monitoring and incident response.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go for automation tasks is essential.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud-native technologies and container orchestration beyond Kubernetes is a plus.
- Relevant certifications in Kubernetes (e.g., CKA, CKAD) or cloud platforms are advantageous.
- Understanding of service mesh technologies and distributed system architectures is beneficial.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals in line with the Employment Equity Act. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.