Infra Platform Engineer: Kubernetes & Distributed Systems

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking an experienced infrastructure leader to build and operate resilient, scalable products that improve software delivery and developer productivity.

You will lead complex projects, shape architecture and product direction, and collaborate with developers and infrastructure specialists to deliver production-grade solutions. The role demands deep systems expertise and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires at least seven years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed systems.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience is required.
• Proven track record delivering complex user-facing or developer-facing products.
• Degree in computer science or related technical field; strong communication and stakeholder skills; Linux and networking experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate resilient infrastructure products and services.
• Lead complex technical projects, shaping architecture and product direction.
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure specialists to deliver scalable production solutions.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Kubernetes

Python

Go

Rust

Software Architecture

Platform Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Developer Productivity

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Linux

Networking

On-Premises Infrastructure

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

Referment is seeking an experienced infrastructure leader to build and operate resilient, scalable products that improve software delivery and developer productivity.

You will lead complex projects, shape architecture and product direction, and collaborate with developers and infrastructure specialists to deliver production-grade solutions. The role demands deep systems expertise and strong communication with stakeholders.