Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Kubernetes Platform Engineer
BT Group
The Kubernetes Platform Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, automation and operation of Kubernetes-based platform capabilities across the Network Cloud estate. The role works within the Platform Engineering team to develop and improve BT’s Kubernetes managed service, ensuring it remains secure, scalable, reliable and operationally supportable.
About BT Group
We’re one of the world’s leading communications services companies. At BT Group, the solutions we sell are integral to modern life. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good.
About The Role
This is a hands on engineering role that combines platform development, automation, operations and continuous improvement.
You will be joining a growing platform engineering function with the opportunity to influence technical direction, contribute to strategic platform initiatives, and help shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure within BT.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and enhance Kubernetes platform capabilities within BT private cloud environments.
- Develop and maintain platform automation using Infrastructure as Code and software engineering best practices.
- Implement and improve deployment, upgrade and lifecycle management processes for Kubernetes clusters and supporting services.
- Integrate networking, monitoring, logging and security capabilities into the Kubernetes platform.
- Support platform reliability through proactive improvement and troubleshooting
- Contribute to incident resolution and problem management activities for platform services.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof of concept activities.
- Support the transition of new platform capabilities into production and drive continuous service improvement.
Requirements
- Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
- Hands-on experience deploying and operating Kubernetes platforms in production environments.
- Experience deploying or operating platforms within private cloud or on-premises environments.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Ansible. Strong networking fundamentals.
- Experience with CI/CD, GitOps and automation practices.
Desirables
- Experience with OpenStack or VMware environments.
- Experience with Rancher/RKE2 and Cluster API-based Kubernetes lifecycle management.
- Experience with bare-metal provisioning and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Scripting and automation experience using Python or Golang.
- Knowledge of enterprise storage platforms and Kubernetes CSI integrations.
- Experience with HashiCorp Vault, PKI and certificate management.
- Understanding of Telco Cloud technologies including SR-IOV, Multus and DPDK.
Benefits
- 10% on target annual bonus
- Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
- Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
- Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
- Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
- Holiday purchase scheme
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