Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Marsh McLennan Companies; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled Kubernetes Platform Engineer to provide configuration and maintenance support for Kubernetes clusters across EMEA. The role involves close collaboration with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful deployment and management of containerized applications in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture fostering collaboration

Variety of career opportunities and benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters using tools such as 'kubectl', Helm, or Kustomize.
• Deep knowledge of container technologies, including Docker.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes services.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (on-premises or cloud-based).
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes environments.
• Manage and troubleshoot deployments using Helm charts, manifests, or other CI/CD tools.

Skills

Kubernetes Management

Container Technologies

Cloud Platforms

Infrastructure-as-Code Tools

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29.06.2025

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Kubernetes Platform Engineer to provide configuration and maintenance support for Kubernetes clusters for our high-availability environments for the EMEA region.

Working closely with development, operations, infrastructure and security teams, you will help ensure the smooth deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

This is an opportunity to join a newly formed, Global Support team who together manages 52 hosting environments globally.

This role can be based in either one of our Bristol, Chichester, Liverpool or Manchester offices and is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities include:

• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (on-premises or cloud-based), including upgrade and patch management.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes environments, with optimized system resources.
• Manage and troubleshoot deployments using Helm charts, manifests, or other CI/CD tools.
• Maintain detailed documentation of Kubernetes configurations and operational processes.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters using tools such as `kubectl`, Helm, or Kustomize.
• Deep knowledge of container technologies, including Docker.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS).
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
• Knowledge of centralized logging systems like Fluentd, Logstash, or Loki.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.

Why join us:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leadership.
• Inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Variety of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to support your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and over 90,000 colleagues, we help build confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work environments, and provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Our hybrid work model requires colleagues to work at least three days per week in their local office or onsite with clients, with at least one 'anchor day' for full team in-person collaboration.