Mid/Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Michael Page; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 167,400 - 195,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical care

Sport card

Employee car leasing program

Job summary

Michael Page is searching for a skilled Kubernetes Engineer based in Wrocław, with a hybrid work model offering 50% remote work. This role involves managing Kubernetes clusters, developing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration, particularly with Red Hat OpenShift and AWS services. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided, including an attractive employee car leasing program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (Mid) / 6+ years (Senior) of experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
• Proficiency with AWS ECS and EKS, familiarity with Azure AKS.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, controllers, CRDs, and Operators.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Go).

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters and container services.
• Develop automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams.
• Provide expertise on container orchestration platforms.
• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes workloads.
• Design and enforce Kubernetes security policies.
• Lead migration initiatives to Kubernetes platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Kubernetes and container orchestration

Red Hat OpenShift

AWS ECS and EKS

Linux systems

Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

CI/CD practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)

Scripting (Bash, Python, Go)

Job description

Hybrid work from Wrocław - 50% remotely

Long-term and stable contract of employment

About Our Client

A globally minded, quality-driven automotive client focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering reliable mobility solutions at scale.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters and container services, with a focus on Red Hat OpenShift (on-premises), ECS, EKS and AKS.
• Develop automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines to streamline container deployment and management.
• Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams to ensure robust platform operations and governance.
• Provide subject matter expertise on container orchestration and scheduling platforms (OpenShift, ECS, EKS, AKS).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes workloads and infrastructure performance.
• Design and enforce Kubernetes security policies, RBAC, and network policies.
• Lead migration and modernization initiatives from legacy systems to Kubernetes platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to platform architecture decisions.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications:

• 3 + (Mid position) / 6+ (Senior position) years of experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Hands‑on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (self‑managed or OpenShift Dedicated).
• Proficiency with AWS ECS and EKS, and familiarity with Azure AKS.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and containerization (Docker)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools like ArgoCD and Flux
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, controllers, CRDs, and Operators.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Go).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
• Experience with observability tools.
• Exposure to multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools.

What's on Offer

• Salary 15 000 – 17 500 PLN gross monthly for a Mid Engineer position
• Salary 18 000 – 23 500 PLN gross monthly for a Senior Engineer position
• Opportunity to work within a global leader in an Automotive sector
• Benefit package – annual bonus, medical care, sport card
• Attractive employee car leasing program

If you are passionate about Kubernetes and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the industrial and manufacturing industry.