Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

**ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN REBUBLIC OF GEORGIA** About IntermediaAre you looking for a company where YOUR VOICE is heard? Where you can MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Do you THRIVE in a FAST-PACED work environment? Do you wake every morning EXCITED to work with GREAT PEOPLE and create SUCCESSTOGETHER? Then Intermedia is the place for you.Intermedia has established itself as a leading provider of cloud communications and collaboration tech that allows companies to connect better. We have a strong track record of growth, profitability, and creating an environment where everyone matters. Everyone. While we are fast-paced and admittedly a bit intense, we promise that you won’t be bored. You will find Intermedia is a place where you can indulge your passion for creating and supporting great cloud technology. What’s more, we always look to promote from within and have many employees who have been with us 10, 15, and 20+ years!Culture at Intermedia is built on teamwork and transparency. We hold each other accountable and always have each other’s back!Are you ready to make your mark? About the role: Design, build, operate, and support the company’s Kubernetes platform across on-premises and multiple cloud environments. This role ensures a reliable, standardized Kubernetes runtime that integrates with the Internal Developer Platform (IDP), enabling application teams to deploy and operate services independently. This is a generalist platform role with shared operational responsibility and a strong focus on automation, standardization, and reliabilityKey ResponsibilitiesBuild, operate, and evolve Kubernetes clusters:On-premises (VM-based)Public cloud Kubernetes (AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Azure AKS, Oracle OKE)Own cluster lifecycle management:Provisioning, upgrades, patching, and decommissioningDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code:Terraform modulesCluster bootstrap and configuration automationImplement and operate GitOps workflows for platform componentsIntegrate Kubernetes capabilities into the Internal Developer Platform (IDP):Standard cluster and namespace patternsApproved ingress, secrets, and observability integrationsParticipate in a rotational on-call/support model for platform-level incidentsTroubleshoot Kubernetes platform issues and improve reliabilityCreate and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational standardsCollaborate with IDP, application support, infrastructure, and security teamSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseStrong hands-on experience operating production Kubernetes environmentsExperience with on-premises, VM-based infrastructureSolid understanding of:Kubernetes internalsLinux systems and networkingExperience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably TerraformExperience working with multiple cloud environments (at least one deeply)Familiarity with Git-based workflows and GitOps toolsProven ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and production issuesDesired / Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with multiple managed Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS, OKE)Experience running Kubernetes on-prem (bare metal or VM-based)Exposure to:Observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, logging systems, Open Telemetry)Ingress and traffic managementSecrets and certificate managementPrior experience integrating infrastructure platforms into an Internal Developer Platform (IDP)Understanding of SRE concepts (SLOs, error budgets, incident response) Soft SkillsOwnership mindset: accountable for platform outcomesGeneralist approach: comfortable across infrastructure, Kubernetes, and operationsStrong problem solver: able to handle ambiguous and complex issuesClear communicator: explains technical topics effectivelyCollaborative: works well across teams and shares responsibilityCalm under pressure: effective during incidents and outagesDocumentation-driven: values clarity and knowledge sharingDiversity, Inclusion, and Equal OpportunityWe hire, promote, and compensate employees based on their ability to perform their job responsibilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable law (collectively referred to in our Code of Conduct as “Protected Classes”). We do not tolerate employment discrimination in the workplace, and we are committed to making reasonable accommodations for identified disabilities or other limitations as required by all applicable laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Originally posted on Himalayas