Platform Engineer

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Long-term contracting

Transformation projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop and maintain Kubernetes controllers/CRDs and write Go services for cloud-native platforms. The role involves configuring Argo CD workflows to enable consistent deployments and improving GitOps practices across deployment pipelines.

You will work in a hybrid environment on long-term contracting projects, collaborating with stakeholders to turn platform needs into practical Kubernetes-based solutions and ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience building and improving shared technical platforms.
• Hands-on work with Kubernetes controllers and CRDs.
• Proficient Go language development for cloud-native tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Kubernetes controllers and CRDs.
• Write clean Go code for platform services and automation.
• Configure and maintain Argo CD workflows for deployments.

Skills

Platform engineering

Kubernetes controllers

Go language

Argo CD

GitOps

Troubleshooting

Tools

Kubernetes

Argo CD

Go

Job description

• Hybrid Environment
• Long-term project

About Our Client

A global technology consulting and professional services organisation, this company partners with enterprise clients to deliver digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering and application modernisation initiatives. Employees have the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex technology programs while collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Kubernetes controllers and custom resource definitions to extend platform functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable Go code for platform services, automation and controller logic.
• Configure and maintain Argo CD workflows to enable consistent application deployment.
• Improve GitOps practices so platform changes are traceable and easier to manage.
• Design platform components that make it simpler for teams to deploy and operate applications on Kubernetes.
• Investigate and resolve issues across Kubernetes controllers, CRDs and deployment workflows.
• Document platform patterns, configuration and operating guidance to support clear use of shared tools.
• Work with technology stakeholders to turn platform needs into practical Kubernetes-based solutions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

• Platform engineering experience, with a practical focus on building and improving shared technical platforms.
• Strong experience developing Kubernetes controllers and custom resource definitions.
• Hands-on capability in Go language development for cloud-native or platform tooling.
• Experience using Argo CD to manage GitOps-based application deployments.
• Sound understanding of Kubernetes resources, configuration and operational patterns.
• Ability to troubleshoot platform components and deployment issues methodically.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working environment
• Long-term contracting opportunity
• Transformation projects
• Collaborative and supportive environment