Senior Platform Engineer at IQbusiness

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.

Closing Date 28 August 2026