Azure Kubernetes Platform Engineer - Wroclaw - Poland - Hybrid

Azure Kubernetes Platform Engineer We are seeking a skilled Azure Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and high-performance Kubernetes platforms on Azure. This role is ideal for someone passionate about cloud-native technologies, platform engineering, and enabling teams through robust infrastructure and automation. Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and manage production-grade platforms on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). • Build and optimize containerized workloads using Docker, ensuring efficiency and security. • Implement event-driven autoscaling solutions using KEDA. • Develop and maintain reusable Helm charts to support scalable application deployments. • Manage and integrate Azure services such as ACR, Key Vault, Managed Identities, and Azure Monitor. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitLab CI, with a strong focus on GitOps practices (Flux or Argo CD). • Support GPU-based workloads, including configuration of NVIDIA device plugins and GPU node pools. • Implement robust observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry. • Ensure platform security through Kubernetes best practices, including RBAC, workload identity, and non-root containers. • Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Core Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), in production environments. • Advanced knowledge of containerization and Docker best practices. • Experience implementing autoscaling using KEDA (ScaledObjects and ScaledJobs). • Proficiency in Helm for packaging and deploying applications. • Solid experience across the Azure ecosystem (AKS, ACR, Key Vault, Managed Identities, Azure Monitor). • Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing GitOps workflows. • Familiarity with GPU workloads in Kubernetes environments. • Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python (PowerShell beneficial). • Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry). • Understanding of Kubernetes security and Infrastructure as Code principles. Nice to Have • Advanced KEDA scaling patterns (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Prometheus metrics, cron-based scaling). • Experience with Python-based machine learning workloads and modern packaging tools (uv, pyproject.toml, tox). • Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis in highly available containerized environments. • Experience with Java / Spring Boot microservices. • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal, Ray, or Argo Workflows. • Exposure to WASM/WASI workloads on Kubernetes. • FinOps experience in multi-team Kubernetes environments. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, CKS, AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305). Why Join Us? • Work on cutting-edge cloud-native and Kubernetes technologies. • Build platforms that empower engineering teams at scale. • Collaborate in a highly technical, forward-thinking environment.