Principal Engineer (Kubernetes)

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Technical Engineer with deep experience in Kubernetes and the CNCF landscape to join our growing team
• In this role you will be a key contributor to the design, implementation and maintenance of our Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring its scalability, reliability and security
• You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, driving best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• This is a hands-on role with significant opportunities to impact our technical strategy and influence the direction of our platform
• We are looking for a Principal Engineer with experience of building cloud platforms and leading software engineering teams that support critical applications at scale in cloud
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and associated infrastructure components
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Drive innovation and best practices in cloud infrastructure design and implementation
• Develops a team of Agile delivery leads, cloud engineers & consulting partners that design and build platform shared services and secure landing zones
• Ensures software engineering standards and modern SDLC practises are maintained
• Is required to be a technical authority for Kubernetes
• Understand security, risk and compliance frameworks, disaster recovery, high availability architectures, hardware, operating systems, and networking connectivity
• Collaborates with internal teams (including Product Owners)
• Provide solutions/guidance on Cloud budget management and optimisation
• Is responsible for the backlog of delivery for the Kubernetes container team
• Identify areas for improvement in existing processes, tools and workflows, and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators, to support their needs and align infrastructure initiatives with business goals
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on project status and key initiatives

Preferred experience

• Deep understanding of cloud computing principles and technologies, with experience working with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Hands on experience in software development methodologies and Agile based delivery
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with Cloud Native technologies on at least one of the major cloud services providers (AWS preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with application teams at all levels
• Preferably have CKA, CKAD and CKS qualifications
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure
• Experience designing and delivering production cloud solutions at scale
• People management experience and experience building strong teams and leading engineers
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a consistent record of leading technical teams to success
• Show a passion for people management and mentorship
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools and practices (Terraform etc.)