Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

 Posted 3 months ago
     
⭐ 5-10 years experience
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The specialist will be responsible for analyzing existing OpenShift/OKD platforms, preparing the target Kubernetes environment, and migrating application workloads by converting OpenShift resources to Kubernetes equivalents. This includes adapting CI/CD pipelines and providing validation and support throughout the migration process.

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

Work Regime: Full-time & Full-remote

Overview / Summary:

We are looking for a Kubernetes Specialist to join a technical, team responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a migration project. The focus is on hands-on technical work to support the migration of applications from one container platform to another.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Analyse existing platform and applications running on OpenShift / OKD, reviewing configurations, identifying platform-specific components, and mapping service dependencies.
  • Prepare the target environment on Kubernetes by configuring namespaces, RBAC permissions, networking, ingress, and storage.
  • Migrate workloads to Kubernetes, converting OpenShift resources (e.g., DeploymentConfigs, Routes) into Kubernetes equivalents and updating deployment manifests.
  • Adapt CI/CD pipelines and automation, replacing OpenShift-specific tooling and integrating with external CI/CD systems where required.
  • Validate and support the migration, testing application functionality and performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with development teams to adjust images, configurations, and pipelines.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements:
  • +5 years of experience with container platforms, including migrating workloads from OKD / Red Hat OpenShift to standard Kubernetes.
  • Experience Kubernetes resource architecture, including mapping OpenShift resources (DeploymentConfigs, Routes, BuildConfigs) to Kubernetes equivalents.
  • Advanced understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, Pod Security, NetworkPolicies, and OpenShift SCC.
  • Experience building and integrating CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Argo CD.
  • Solid knowledge of Kubernetes networking, storage, and configuration management (Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, persistent volumes).
  • Ability to lead technical migrations, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with development teams.

Benefits

Important:
  • Our company does not sponsor work visas or work permits. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.
  • Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and match the profile requested by our clients will be contacted.


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