Platform Engineer - Linux, Kubernetes & Automation (f/m)

Phoenix Contact; Województwo wielkopolskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Contact Poland is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to administer and optimize enterprise Linux environments and Kubernetes clusters. You will design automation with Ansible, implement GitOps workflows, and collaborate with international IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Linux administration, hands-on Kubernetes, strong scripting skills in Python and Unix Shell, and English fluency for cross-border projects.

Qualifications

• Completed higher education in computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in Linux administration, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or a comparable enterprise IT role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions, particularly RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes administration and cluster lifecycle management.
• Advanced experience with Ansible, automation, and scripting using Python and Unix Shell.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, enabling effective work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux environments based on RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Manage and operate Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of platform services.
• Develop and improve infrastructure automation using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Implement and maintain GitOps and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab and Argo CD.
• Monitor system health, analyse incidents, troubleshoot Linux and Kubernetes environments, and restore services efficiently.
• Collaborate with international IT teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of Linux and Kubernetes platforms.

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes administration

Automation scripting

Python scripting

English fluency

Education

Higher education in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

GitLab

Argo CD

Ansible

Unix Shell

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux environments based on RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Manage and operate Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of platform services.
• Develop and improve infrastructure automation using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Implement and maintain GitOps and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab and Argo CD.
• Monitor system health, analyse incidents, troubleshoot Linux and Kubernetes environments, and restore services efficiently.
• Collaborate with international IT teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of Linux and Kubernetes platforms.

Our requirements

• Completed higher education in computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in Linux administration, platform engineering, infrastructure operations, or a comparable enterprise IT role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions, particularly RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes administration and cluster lifecycle management.
• Advanced experience with Ansible, automation, and scripting using Python and Unix Shell.
• Relevant certifications: Linux, Kubernetes
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, enabling effective work in an international environment.

An additional advantage will be

• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Argo CD-based GitOps workflows.
• Experience with VMware Kubernetes Solutions (VKS) and Cluster API environments.
• Practical experience with Golang for automation and platform engineering.
• Understanding of ITIL and ITSM processes, including incident, request, change, and problem management.
• Knowledge of Atlassian Jira or comparable service management tools.
• Relevant certifications: Ansible, cloud-native, VMware, ITIL, or comparable professional certifications.