Do you want to build the cloud infrastructure of a fast-growing scale-up that is a leader in AI-driven customer communication? As a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer, you will ensure a scalable, reliable, and automated platform so that developers can ship independently and securely.
About the Client
You will be working at an ambitious Dutch scale-up operating at the intersection of AI and scalable cloud infrastructure, backed by a strong funding round and an official partnership. The platform processes daily interactions for thousands of companies worldwide by replacing repetitive tasks with smart, agentic AI solutions. You will join an international team where an open culture, ownership, a dynamic pace, and a forward-looking mindset are core.
Vacature details
Locatie
Utrecht
Uren per week
40 uur
Salaris
€6.000 - €7.000 per maand
Dienstverband
Fulltime
Werkomgeving
Hybride
Vakantiedagen
25
What will you do?
- You will work on EKS clusters and the GitOps platform, including upgrades, security, autoscaling, and core platform components.
- You will improve how teams deploy to Kubernetes, from GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines to self-service templates for developers.
- You will guide the migration of the core application from EC2 to Kubernetes, while keeping the existing EC2 environment healthy.
- You will manage AWS infrastructure with Terraform and optimize observability, alerting, security, and costs across the entire platform.
- You will elevate engineers by mentoring them, pairing on platform changes, writing clear documentation, and defining engineering standards.
What do you bring?
- You have at least 5 years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps roles, with deep AWS knowledge (EKS, EC2, IAM, VPC networking).
- You have solid production experience running Kubernetes and Docker workloads, including cluster upgrades, autoscaling, and troubleshooting.
- You have hands-on experience deploying to Kubernetes via GitOps and CI/CD pipelines such as FluxCD and GitHub Actions.
- You possess strong Terraform and Linux skills, as well as a solid foundation in observability, secrets management, and least-privilege access.
- You have excellent communication skills and experience mentoring engineers and guiding teams through change.
What do we offer?
- A strategic and impactful role within a fast-growing tech organization.
- The opportunity to work with a modern tech stack, including Kubernetes, EKS, Karpenter, FluxCD, Terraform, and AWS.
- Room for personal development, innovation, and direct influence on the product roadmap.
- A dynamic, open, and international working environment with excellent employment conditions and flexible working hours.
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