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Lead Engineer (Kubernetes)
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Google Cloud PlatformAWSKubernetesWorkdayComplianceTerraformAzure
12 days ago
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
London, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
13 October 2026
What they need
- 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
- Technical Leadership:
- 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
- Team Management:
- 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
- Continuous Improvement:
- 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
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- 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- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Technical Engineer with deep experience in Kubernetes and the CNCF landscape to join our growing team
- We are looking for a versatile engineering Lead/Principal with experience of building cloud platforms and leading software engineering teams that support critical applications at scale in cloud
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Deep understanding of cloud computing principles and technologies, with experience working with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proven experience with Cloud Native technologies on at least one of the major cloud services providers (AWS preferred)
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools and practices (Terraform etc.)
- Experience designing and delivering production cloud solutions at scale
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with application teams at all levels
- Show a passion for people management and mentorship
- Preferably have CKA, CKAD and CKS qualifications
- Hands on experience in software development methodologies and Agile based delivery
- 2+ years of people management experience building strong teams and leading engineers
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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