Senior Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

About us:   Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂 Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives. Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.   The Role:   We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer with deep specialized knowledge in Kubernetes to architect and scale high-performance, on-premise infrastructure for our clients. You will own the design of internal developer platforms that power mission-critical services. You are the perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, passionate about technical excellence, and thrive on turning innovative ideas into scalable, production-ready products.     What we are looking for:   5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, with a proven track record of managing non-managed (on-prem) clusters. Expert knowledge of Helm (v3), including creating custom templates, hooks, and managing complex dependencies. Strong proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for provisioning hardware and configuring nodes. Deep understanding of CNI providers (Calico, Cilium, or Flannel) and experience managing TLS certificates via Cert-Manager. Advanced Linux administration skills (Ubuntu/RHEL), including kernel tuning for high-performance container workloads. High proficiency in Go or Python for building custom Kubernetes operators or automation tools. Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.   Responsibilities:   Architect, deploy, and scale production-grade Kubernetes clusters within our private data centers (Bare Metal or VMware). Develop and maintain a library of complex Helm charts to standardize how our teams deploy and manage their applications. Use Terraform and Ansible to automate the provisioning and configuration of our physical and virtual infrastructure. Implement and tune CNI providers (e.g., Calico or Cilium) and manage enterprise-grade security via RBAC, Network Policies, and Vault. Configure CSI drivers for local/distributed storage solutions (Ceph, Longhorn, or NetApp) to ensure data persistence and performance. Own the Prometheus/Grafana and ELK stacks to provide deep visibility into cluster health and application metrics.   What we offer:   Get paid, not played No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.   Predictable project hours Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.   Flex days, so you can recharge Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.   Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies . Hand-picked opportunities, just for you Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.   One seamless process, multiple opportunities A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.   Compensation Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.

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