Kubernetes Platform Engineer London Hybrid 3 days onsite - Up to 750/day Outside IR35

Our client, a commodities trading firm, is seeking a Kubernetes Platform Engineer to manage and optimize a production on-prem Kubernetes infrastructure. This role will focus on maintaining and supporting the Kubernetes platform that hosts cloud-native applications for trading, operations, supply chain, and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premises Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability.


• Configure and implement Kubernetes control plane components and worker nodes.


• Integrate Kubernetes clusters into existing on-prem compute, network, and storage environments.


• Design and implement Kubernetes networking models and service meshes.


• Automate provisioning and management of Kubernetes clusters using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Candidate Technical Skills / Role Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience running Kubernetes clusters in production on-premises.


• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and storage in on-prem environments.


• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes operating systems (Linux-based).


• Experience with Kubernetes management tools, particularly Rancher.


• Proficiency with Kubernetes deployment tools and related technologies.


• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitOps).


• Strong scripting skills in Python or similar languages.


• Experience working in regulated environments.

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.

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