Platform Engineer (Kubernetes + Automation)

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026
Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Platform Engineer (Kubernetes + Automation) to join the Core Platform Engineering Team responsible for the end to end operation, automation, and enhancement of a large scale hybrid server estate supporting business critical workloads. This is a mixed engineering role where team members contribute across fulfilment, implementation, platform maintenance, automation, and continuous improvement activities.

What you will do:

• Deliver engineering, fulfilment, and operational tasks across the Core Platform.
• Operate and maintain large scale Kubernetes environments.
• Perform hands on implementation and configuration changes.
• Automate operational tasks using Python, Ansible, GitHub, Jira, and Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot incidents and drive continuous improvement across the platform.
• Contribute to platform maintenance, automation initiatives, and service enhancements.
• Support an “everyone does everything” team culture and remain flexible for weekend changes when required.

• Strong Kubernetes expertise in large scale environments.
• Solid automation experience using tools such as Python and Ansible.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, and container ecosystem.
• Experience operating and supporting large server estates preferred.
• Ability to work across fulfilment, operations, implementation, and improvement activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills in hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience working in collaborative engineering teams with shared responsibilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.