Platform Engineer / SRE (Kubernetes) - Remote

Overview

This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of large-scale, self-managed Kubernetes environments across customer data centers.

In Short

• Part of the global Platform Engineering team at Portainer.
• Work directly with customer platform teams to operate and improve Kubernetes environments.
• Enhance observability and automation of Kubernetes platforms.
• Extend platform capabilities via Portainer and complementary tools.
• High-impact role blending infrastructure knowledge and cloud native expertise.
• Support mission-critical systems across global time zones.
• Requires practical expertise in building, breaking, and hardening Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience in solving complex infrastructure problems.
• Ownership of production systems end-to-end is essential.
• Real-world incident management experience required.

Requirements

• Deep infrastructure knowledge.
• Cloud native expertise.
• Experience with Kubernetes at scale.
• Practical experience in a DevOps/SRE environment.
• Ability to work in demanding environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with observability and automation tools.
• Ability to work across global time zones.
• Proven track record of managing production systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global team.
• Impactful role with high responsibility.
• Work with cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible work environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Collaboration with diverse teams.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Work-life balance support.
• Access to innovative projects.