Senior Kubernetes Engineer (Permanent)
We are hiring a
Senior Kubernetes Engineer
to join our client's cloud infrastructure function on a permanent basis. This role focuses on the design, operation, and continuous improvement of a production Kubernetes platform supporting containerized workloads at scale.
Location:
Dublin (hybrid model with weekly on-site presence)
Role Overview
You will be responsible for building and operating highly available Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments, implementing secure deployment patterns, and supporting development teams through platform engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect, deploy, and operate production-grade Kubernetes clusters
* Define and implement container orchestration and deployment strategies
* Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes-based workloads
* Implement security controls, networking configurations, and monitoring solutions
* Optimize cluster performance, reliability, and resource utilization
* Provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter expert for Kubernetes
* Troubleshoot complex issues across clusters, networking, and workloads
Technical Requirements
* 5+ years' experience in container orchestration with deep Kubernetes expertise
* Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
* Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
* Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, security, and observability
* Experience implementing service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
* Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or Go)
Desirable Experience
* Managing multi-cluster Kubernetes environments and federation
* GitOps workflows and tools (e.g. Argo CD, Flux)
* Security-focused certifications (CKS, CCSP)
* Experience with cloud-native monitoring and observability stacks
* Background in performance tuning, scaling, and capacity planning
Must Have:
Stamp 4, EU or Irish Passport. No sponsorship available
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