Lead, Platform Engineering - Kubernetes

Mastercard

O'Fallon, Missouri, US
Base: $122,000 - $207,000 usd; bonus/equity: may b...
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Kubernetes platform engineering
Azure kubernetes service (aks)
Amazon elastic kubernetes service (eks)
Mastercard is seeking a Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design and manage secure, scalable container platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). The role emphasizes leadership in technical decisions, mentorship, and fostering collaboration across engineering teams to enhance cloud-native applications

Job Summary

  • Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide by delivering secure, smart, and accessible digital payment solutions.
  • The role involves leading Kubernetes platform engineering efforts, delivering standardized platform capabilities, automation frameworks, and governance patterns to enhance developer experience and operational excellence.
  • Mastercard offers competitive base salary, potential bonuses, comprehensive benefits including insurance, paid leaves, 401k match, and supports an inclusive and equal opportunity work environment.

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Mastercard is seeking a Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design and manage secure, scalable container platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). The role emphasizes leadership in technical decisions, mentorship, and fostering collaboration across engineering teams to enhance cloud-native applications.

Salary

Base: $122,000 - $207,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for annual bonus or commissions; Benefits: Insurance, paid leaves, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform engineering
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
  • Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform
  • GitOps workflows using Argo CD
  • Service mesh implementation with Istio
  • Helm chart development

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and technical leadership
  • Collaboration with architecture and security teams
  • Troubleshooting complex distributed systems
  • Automation and operational excellence mindset
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Hands-on Kubernetes production experience on AKS and EKS
  • Proficiency with Terraform, Argo CD, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Kubernetes-native add-ons like Istio and Gateway API
  • Technical leadership and mentoring experience
  • Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

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