Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer based in Germany. This role offers the opportunity to design, operate, and continuously evolve Kubernetes platforms supporting demanding production environments. You’ll work across platform engineering, infrastructure automation, observability, security, and developer enablement. The position combines hands-on technical ownership with opportunities to influence platform architecture and infrastructure roadmaps. You’ll collaborate with distributed, multinational teams and help establish reliable, scalable, and secure engineering practices. Your expertise will contribute to CI/CD, GitOps, monitoring, compliance, and automation initiatives across complex environments. The role also provides scope to mentor colleagues and contribute to the technical growth of the wider engineering organization. It is an excellent fit for a self-directed Kubernetes specialist who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges at scale.