Technical Lead – Onprem Kubernetes Platform

Caterpillar of Australia

Chennai, , India
On-premise kubernetes platform
High availability platform architecture
Kubernetes lifecycle management
We are seeking a Technical Lead to design, build, and operate a next generation on premise Kubernetes platform supporting mission critical applications

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Technical Lead to design, build, and operate a next generation on premise Kubernetes platform supporting mission critical applications.
  • This is a senior, hands on technical leadership role responsible for platform architecture, reliability, security, and production readiness.
  • The role also plays a key part in modernizing software delivery by leveraging Generative AI and agentic development tools, acting as a human in the loop technical leader to ensure responsible, high quality AI assisted engineering.

Matching Summary

We are seeking a Technical Lead to design, build, and operate a next generation on premise Kubernetes platform supporting mission critical applications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • On-premise Kubernetes platform
  • High availability platform architecture
  • Kubernetes lifecycle management
  • Troubleshooting complex platform issues
  • Platform security and reliability standards
  • Generative AI and agentic tools

Nice-to-have

  • Modernizing software delivery
  • Human in the loop technical leader
  • Responsible AI assisted engineering
  • Operational excellence
  • Accelerate platform engineering

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in platform engineering
  • Strong hands on expertise with Kubernetes in production
  • Proven experience building and operating high availability platforms
  • Experience working with Linux, containers, networking, and storage
  • Experience with on prem, edge, or air gapped Kubernetes deployments
  • Experience with infrastructure as code and automation
  • Prior experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Individual Contributor

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