Senior Platform Administrator - Kubernetes & GitOps

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 106,480 - 159,720; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food retailer is seeking a Platform Administrator IV to lead complex platform changes and optimize performance. This senior role involves collaboration with engineering and product teams to ensure high availability and service quality. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and 5+ years of experience in enterprise platforms, particularly with Kubernetes/OpenShift and GitOps/IaC. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering container or shared enterprise platforms.
• Strong skills in observability, incident response, and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead cluster upgrades, node pool changes, and policy rollouts.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and compliance checks.
• Monitor SLOs/SLIs and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Kubernetes/OpenShift proficiency

GitOps/IaC skills

Incident response expertise

Mentoring capabilities

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading global food retailer is seeking a Platform Administrator IV to lead complex platform changes and optimize performance. This senior role involves collaboration with engineering and product teams to ensure high availability and service quality. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and 5+ years of experience in enterprise platforms, particularly with Kubernetes/OpenShift and GitOps/IaC. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation.