Platform Engineering Consultant - Remote

Overview

The Platform Engineering Consultant will design, deploy, and maintain production infrastructure for client workloads, primarily using Kubernetes, while ensuring operational reliability and managing client relationships.

In Short

• Design, deploy, and maintain production infrastructure.
• Ensure operational health and reliability of client platforms.
• Utilize open-source tools and evaluate them critically.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Translate client needs into technical solutions.
• Balance technical excellence with real-world constraints.
• Act as a technical advisor to clients and teams.
• Mentor colleagues and shape consultancy practices.

Requirements

• Solid experience with Kubernetes in production.
• Competence across the platform stack: networking, storage, Linux, CI/CD.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible or Terraform.
• Background in SRE or customer-facing support.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Self-directed work style in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Office setup budget.
• Sabbatical after five years of service.
• Support for co-working outside home.
• Wellness assessments with a mental health specialist.
• Coverage for conference attendance and speaking opportunities.
• Time allocated for open-source contributions.