9h ago

Principal Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Remote-Europe

$175k-$225k / yearest.

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🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of extensive Kubernetes-based infrastructure on AWS EKS with Istio service mesh and ArgoCD GitOps. This technical leadership role requires both design and hands-on implementation to serve as the organization's authority on K8s and service mesh. You'll drive impact on core product delivery through a robust decentralized architecture.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and implement scalable Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS
  • Manage service mesh with Istio for traffic routing and observability
  • Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and Helm templates
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues with SRE and service owners

📋 Requirements

  • Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes and its ecosystem at scale
  • Expert-level knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, especially EKS
  • Proficiency in Istio for service mesh management
  • Experience with ArgoCD and Helm for GitOps and templating

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with multi-cluster Istio multi-primary deployments
  • Experience with supporting ML workloads on Kubernetes

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🌍 Remote work flexibility within Europe
  • 📝 Contract engagement through Upwork's HWS Team
  • 🔒 Enterprise-grade project with Fortune 100 exposure
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