STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Kubernetes Platform Engineer (ID: 3718)

STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe  •  Amsterdam, NL (Hybrid)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description


As a Kubernetes Platform Engineer, you will:

  • Manage Kubernetes clusters in production, including operations, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting

  • Handle Kubernetes provisioning and lifecycle management using Rancher RKE2

  • Administer and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure (IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS, Load Balancers, Route 53, CloudWatch)

  • Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and scalability of containerized environments

  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions

  • Monitor systems using observability tools (metrics, logs, alerts) and handle incident management

  • Perform root-cause analysis and drive post-incident improvements

  • Maintain documentation such as architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and onboarding guides

  • Support Kubernetes networking including ingress, DNS, TLS, routing, and firewall configurations

  • Drive automation and infrastructure improvements using scripting and tools like Terraform

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Experience in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps/SRE roles

  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes production operations and cluster management

  • Expertise in Rancher RKE2 or similar Kubernetes distributions

  • Solid experience working with AWS cloud services (IAM, EC2, EKS, networking, monitoring)

  • Strong Linux administration skills including system hardening and troubleshooting

  • Deep understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, and load balancing

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitHub

  • Proven experience in monitoring, alerting, and incident management

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform

  • Familiarity with GitOps tools such as Argo CD, Flux, Helm, and Kustomize

  • Exposure to security tools like OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno, and image scanning tools

  • Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or AWS certifications (preferred)

You should possess the ability to:

  • Troubleshoot complex distributed systems and resolve production issues efficiently

  • Design and maintain scalable, resilient Kubernetes environments

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows

  • Manage and optimize cloud networking, security, and access controls

  • Implement and maintain observability strategies across systems

  • Handle incident response with structured root-cause analysis

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across DevOps, platform, and application teams

  • Work independently with minimal supervision in complex environments

  • Maintain high-quality documentation for operational excellence

  • Apply SRE principles including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets

  • Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and security

What we bring to the table:

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale Kubernetes and cloud-native environments

  • Exposure to modern DevOps, SRE, and GitOps practices

  • Collaborative engineering culture with cross-functional teams

  • Challenging projects involving production-grade infrastructure and automation

  • Flexibility with a hybrid work model (minimum 2 days onsite per week in Belgium)

  • Access to advanced tooling across cloud, CI/CD, and observability stacks

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar

Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141

Email:

aswin.d@stafide.nl

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/
STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

About STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau).

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Amstelveen, NL
Year Founded
2023
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