Platform Engineer - Container Orchestration

Freelanceshop; Thiruvallur District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Freelanceshop is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer in Tamil Nadu, India. The role involves managing and designing containerized environments using orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker, with a focus on scalable, secure deployments across cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in platform engineering, strong scripting skills, and knowledge of CI/CD tools. This position offers competitive salary, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
• Proven track record of managing production-grade container orchestration environments.
• Experience in multi-team collaboration and working in Agile or DevOps-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain container orchestration platforms.
• Automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate to ensure seamless integration of applications.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
• Manage multi-cloud container infrastructures.

Skills

Container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)

Scripting and automation languages (Python, Bash, Go)

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)

Networking, security, and monitoring

Microservices architecture

Job description

Job Summary

Global MNC Tech is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with expertise in container orchestration to join our dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage containerized environments at scale, ensuring highly available, secure, and automated deployments across multiple cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies, contributing directly to our mission of building resilient, scalable, and efficient platform solutions that drive innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm).
• Automate deployment pipelines using modern CI/CD tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of applications into containerized environments.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement highly available, fault‑tolerant solutions.
• Manage multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud container infrastructures, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain platform documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions in alignment with business SLAs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to improve container orchestration and platform efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (Python, Bash, Go, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in containerized environments.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
• Proven track record of managing production‑grade container orchestration environments.
• Experience in multi‑team collaboration and working in Agile or DevOps‑driven organizations.

Working Hours

• Full‑time position; standard working hours with flexibility for global team collaboration.
• Occasional on‑call support may be required for critical production issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to design scalable and reliable platform solutions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working across teams and geographies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous learner, keeping up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement programs.
• Generous paid time off and wellness initiatives.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and participation in innovative projects.