Infrastructure Engineer – On-Prem Kubernetes Deployment

JR United Kingdom; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to maintain on-premise Kubernetes deployments in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The role requires hands-on experience with RKE2, infrastructure as code, and open-source integrations. Ideal for candidates who thrive in delivery-critical environments, this job offers flexible remote working for those based in the UK. Responsibilities include installation and configuration of components like Prometheus and Grafana as well as managing complex service integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience with on-premise Kubernetes deployments.
• Strong grasp of infrastructure as code practices.
• Ability to configure multi-node environments.

Responsibilities

• Support live on-prem Kubernetes deployments.
• Install and configure open-source components.
• Manage service lifecycle and integration.

Skills

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Tools

RKE2

PostgreSQL

Keycloak

Job description

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Infrastructure Engineer – On-Prem Kubernetes Deployment, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Bright Purple

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Remote working for UK-based candidates.

We’re hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to support a live on-premise deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters using RKE2. This role is within a delivery-critical environment and requires experience with infrastructure as code, open-source integration, and hands-on cluster configuration.

You’ll be working across:

• Multi-node RKE2 clusters – setup, networking, RBAC, disaster recovery, and failover
• Installation and configuration of open-source components – including Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alloy, PostgreSQL, Rook Ceph, ActiveMQ Artemis, and Keycloak
• Kubernetes native deployment tooling - Helm and Kustomize (creation and use required), plus exposure to FluxCD pipelines
• Service integration and lifecycle management - dashboards, databases, identity, messaging, and object storage
• On-prem delivery mindset – no cloud-native shortcuts, full infrastructure control from install to runtime
• Clear, confident communication – interfacing across technical teams to ensure stable deployments and smooth handover

This role suits Infrastructure Engineers who have shipped, configured, and supported Kubernetes inside real production environments.