Kubernetes Architect for CI/CD & Platform Design (Hybrid)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Frimley is seeking a Principal Engineer - Software Engineering (Specialist Software) for a hybrid role. The contract offers £67.47 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 for an initial 12 months, with on-site work 2-3 days per week.

The role focuses on shaping Kubernetes-based CI capabilities and strategic engineering standards. You will work to design Kubernetes platforms, influence architecture and governance, and collaborate with engineering leadership to support immediate

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years of experience.
• STEM background with Chartered IT Professional (CITP) or equivalent.
• Experience designing Kubernetes platforms, not just operating.
• Proven experience integrating Kubernetes with CI/CD systems.
• Experience with multi-team platform design and governance.

Responsibilities

• Shape architectural direction for containerisation.
• Lead Kubernetes platform design and governance.
• Integrate Kubernetes with CI/CD systems.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on delivery goals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Kubernetes platform design

Kubernetes CI/CD

Multi-team governance

Education

STEM background / Chartered IT Professional

Tools

ArgoCD

Kaniko

BuildKit

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Frimley is seeking a Principal Engineer - Software Engineering (Specialist Software) for a hybrid role. The contract offers £67.47 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 for an initial 12 months, with on-site work 2-3 days per week.

The role focuses on shaping Kubernetes-based CI capabilities and strategic engineering standards. You will work to design Kubernetes platforms, influence architecture and governance, and collaborate with engineering leadership to support immediate