Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer (m/f/d)
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About the Position
Join ImproveIT Solutions as a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer (m/f/d), scaling a large Kubernetes platform with Go operators, FluxCD, and Crossplane. Remote.
ImproveIT Solutions is looking for Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineers (m/f/d) to support the evolution and scaling of a large-scale Kubernetes platform environment.
The project focuses on scaling Kubernetes clusters, building and configuring new cluster environments, developing Kubernetes Operators, and driving platform automation using modern cloud-native technologies.
The current platform is based on Gardener, although prior Gardener experience is not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Scale, enhance, and optimize existing Kubernetes cluster environments
- Design, build, and configure new Kubernetes clusters
- Develop and maintain Kubernetes Operators and Custom Controllers using Go and Kubebuilder
- Implement and improve platform automation capabilities
- Automate infrastructure and platform lifecycle processes
- Apply GitOps principles for deployment, configuration management, and operational consistency
- Design and implement GitOps workflows using FluxCD
- Work with Crossplane for infrastructure and platform automation
- Perform testing, validation, and reliability improvements across the Kubernetes platform
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of cloud-native platform engineering practices
- Collaborate with an international, English-speaking engineering team
Nice to Have
- Experience with Gardener
- Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
- Public cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience working with large-scale cloud-native platforms
- Background in international Platform Engineering or SRE environments
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in enterprise-scale environments
- Experience operating and scaling large Kubernetes cluster landscapes
- Strong proficiency in Go (Golang)
- Hands-on experience with Kubebuilder
- Proven experience developing Kubernetes Operators and Custom Controllers
- Strong understanding of GitOps methodologies
- Hands-on experience with FluxCD
- Experience with Crossplane
- Strong background in Platform Engineering and Platform Automation
- Fluent English communication skills
We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
- Collaborate with a global team of experts
- Continuous learning and professional development
About the Company
ImproveIT Solutions is a leading provider of cloud-native solutions, helping businesses scale and innovate with modern technologies.
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Since 2016 ImproveIT Solutions provides expert software engineering services and dedicated development teams to work directly for product companies from Europe and the USA.Our portfolio includes solutions that are used in 75 countries — from simple apps to enterprise fintech systems.You will work with an expert senior team — 80% of our team members have between 4 and 12 years of experience. Our engineers use the hottest technologies like Flutter, React.js, Node.js, Vue.js, Swift, Kotlin, etc. Two core focuses are web/SaaS and mobile app development.We apply well-established western business processes while enjoying the democracy and fun of a startup.Come grow with us — we offer office-based positions in Lviv or Chernivtsi and remote collaboration.