Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Join ABAX as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer and help shape the backbone of our cloud-native ecosystem. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure to support our growing portfolio of digital services. You'll be part of a skilled and collaborative team of four experienced Cloud Platform Engineers and a Cloud Solution Architect, working together to deliver robust, cloud-based solutions that align with our business goals and enable engineering excellence.

What You’ll Work On

• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, including the development and management of Kubernetes Operators, Helm charts, Admission Controllers, CRDs, and Controllers.

• Plan and execute Kubernetes upgrades and manage the full lifecycle of both managed and self-hosted clusters (e.g., SUSE Rancher).

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure.

• Use Terraform to provision, configure, and deploy cloud resources. Act as a reviewer and approver for infrastructure changes proposed by development teams via merge requests, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.

• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, availability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Implement and maintain observability tools, including metrics, logs, and tracing systems, to support visibility and effective incident response.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents, collaborating with other teams to restore service and perform post-incident reviews.

• Implement best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components, deployment processes, and troubleshooting playbooks.

What We're Looking For 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a cloud infrastructure or platform engineering role (e.g., Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes Engineer).

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent hands-on experience managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters.

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerization, including a strong understanding of the Kubernetes control plane and core components.

• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and networking fundamentals, especially in cloud-native environments.

• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider, such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.

• Programming proficiency in at least one language such as Go, Python, or .NET, along with scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools, such as Datadog, Prometheus, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and operations teams.

• Commitment to continuous learning, with a strong interest in staying current on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes ecosystem developments, and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Rancher and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

• Cloud certifications within GCP and/or Rancher Academy.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, or GitLab.

The ABAX Way

• Innovative: We stay curious and open to new solutions.

• Enthusiastic: We bring positive energy to what we do.

• Sustainable: We care about people and long-term impact.

• Customer-Centric: We always put the customer first.

Practical Details

• Location: Poland

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