Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CKA/CKAD/OCI/Terraform certifications

Job summary

UST seeks a Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer to lead enterprise-scale OKE clusters, ensure platform reliability, and drive operational excellence across Kubernetes environments.

You will mentor L1/L2 engineers, coordinate with application and security teams, and own incident resolution and performance optimization in OCI-backed deployments.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years hands-on Kubernetes administration experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).
• Experience supporting large-scale production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• CKA/CKAD/OCI Architect Associate/Professional or Terraform Associate certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage production-grade OKE and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform cluster lifecycle management: upgrades, maintenance, patching, capacity planning.
• Lead resolution of critical platform incidents on clusters, nodes, pods, networking, storage, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes environments and OCI infrastructure.
• Monitor platform health and performance to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams for scalable platforms.
• Provide technical guidance to L1/L2 engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

OKE

Kubernetes

OCI

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled

Role Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer with extensive experience in Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and Kubernetes, along with working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise-scale OKE clusters, resolving complex production issues, ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, and providing technical leadership for Kubernetes platform operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, and support production-grade OKE and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform cluster lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, maintenance, patching, and capacity planning.
• Lead the resolution of critical platform incidents related to clusters, nodes, pods, networking, storage, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes environments and OCI-hosted infrastructure.
• Monitor platform health, availability, and performance to ensure reliable operations.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams to deliver stable and scalable Kubernetes platforms.
• Support platform optimization initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to L1/L2 engineers supporting Kubernetes operations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring platform issues.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across Kubernetes and OKE environments.

Required Skills

Proficient

• OKE
• Kubernetes

Intermediate

• OCI

Experience

• 8-12+ years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).
• Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• OCI Architect Associate/Professional
• Terraform Associate

What We Are Looking For

• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ownership of critical incidents.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production Kubernetes platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong focus on platform reliability, stability, and operational excellence.

Why Join UST

UST delivers technology-led solutions that help global organizations accelerate digital transformation and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native platforms, collaborate with global teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and grow your career through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes, Kubernetes, OCI