IT & Software

Senior Kubernetes Consultant

LinuxRecruit

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will optimize and secure large-scale Kubernetes infrastructure, enabling reliable, high-performance platforms. You will work across cross-functional teams to implement scalable deployment strategies, automate migrations, and enhance security posture. The position offers hands-on work with modern tooling and the chance to shape platform capabilities at scale. A strong emphasis on continuous learning, training, and certification supports your growth as a leading Kubernetes specialist.

Pay / Benefits
  • fully funded training
  • conferences
  • certifications
  • hybrid work
Responsibilities
  • design and operate scalable Kubernetes clusters
  • implement Helm-based deployments and GitOps workflows
  • utilize service meshes (Linkerd, Istio, Consul) to manage traffic and security
  • build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • lead on-prem-to-cloud migrations and hybrid cloud strategies
  • enforce security with open source and private tooling (e.g., Falco, Aqua)
  • practice Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Bicep
  • troubleshoot performance, reliability, and security issues at scale
  • collaborate with engineers to deploy secure, compliant platforms
Key requirements
  • expertise in Kubernetes at scale
  • experience with deployment strategies and Helm
  • familiarity with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • knowledge of service meshes (Linkerd, Istio, Consul)
  • proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Bicep)
  • Linux scripting and automation
  • security-minded engineering (Falco, Aqua)
  • experience with on-prem-to-cloud migrations
  • problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • security-minded
  • problem-solving
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
  • GitOps

Reference: WJ-747_30855529

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