Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer - Team Lead

Unleash innovative cloud engineering—lead the future of containerization and platform automation! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (3 remote days per week). As a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Team Lead, you will be working for our client within the global financial industry, specializing in private cloud solutions. You will drive the development and management of cutting-edge containerization platforms, shaping the infrastructure that enables secure, reliable, and scalable services worldwide. This role offers a strategic leadership position with growth opportunities in innovative cloud technologies. Your main responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of the Internal Kubernetes Platform within a private cloud environment.Develop tools and automation solutions to streamline platform infrastructure and service management.Enhance system reliability, optimize performance, and plan for future capacity needs.Build dashboards and visualizations to monitor and improve platform transparency.Detect issues proactively and implement self-healing automation where possible.Provide operational support to multiple software development teams, collaborating on system design, capacity planning, and platform improvements.Manage infrastructure upgrades, including scheduled maintenance outside regular hours.Supervise and support a small team of 5 engineers, handling scheduling and coordinating with a global engineering team lead. You're ideal for this role if you have: At least 6 years of experience managing container and Kubernetes infrastructure, including production environments.Strong expertise in Linux OS, Container technologies, and Kubernetes-native systems such as Istio, Cilium, and CSI solutions.Proficiency in scripting with Bash, and programming in Python or Golang.Experience with orchestration tools like Jenkins and Ansible (core & AAP), as well as observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.Knowledge of infrastructure and software lifecycle management utilizing GitHub.ITIL awareness and proactive problem-solving skills.Excellent business-level command of English (fluent). It is a strong plus if you have: Additional certifications in cloud, Kubernetes, or related fields. Language Required for the role: Fluent English. Eligibility to work in Europe: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.