Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer

UST · IT Services & Consulting

Bengaluru, Trivandrum
On-site
Posted 4 days ago
IT & Infrastructure

About the job

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer with extensive experience in Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and Kubernetes , along with working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise-scale OKE clusters, resolving complex production issues, ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, and providing technical leadership for Kubernetes platform operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, administer, and support production-grade OKE and Kubernetes clusters.

Perform cluster lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, maintenance, patching, and capacity planning.

Lead the resolution of critical platform incidents related to clusters, nodes, pods, networking, storage, and performance.

Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes environments and OCI-hosted infrastructure.

Monitor platform health, availability, and performance to ensure reliable operations.

Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams to deliver stable and scalable Kubernetes platforms.

Support platform optimization initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to L1/L2 engineers supporting Kubernetes operations.

Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring platform issues.

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across Kubernetes and OKE environments.

Required Skills

Proficient

OKE

Kubernetes

Intermediate

OCI

Experience

8-12+ years of overall IT experience.

5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration experience.

3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).

Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing production environments.

Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

OCI Architect Associate/Professional

Terraform Associate

What We Are Looking For

Strong troubleshooting mindset and ownership of critical incidents.

Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions across cross-functional teams.

Experience supporting enterprise-scale production Kubernetes platforms.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong focus on platform reliability, stability, and operational excellence.

Why Join UST

UST delivers technology-led solutions that help global organizations accelerate digital transformation and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native platforms, collaborate with global teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and grow your career through continuous learning and development opportunities.

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