*Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, ArgoCD*

Posted 4 hours 15 minutes ago by Optimus Search

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Not Specified, Germany
Job Description

Job Specification: Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Contract)

Remote (International team)
Working language: English

Start Date

Immediate

Contract Duration

Until end of year (hard deadline)

Project Overview

The client is undertaking a multi-cloud expansion initiative across Q2 and Q3, extending an existing Azure-based platform to Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform .

The goal is to design and implement a scalable Kubernetes-based platform, building on an existing internal product (PhosInfo v2), while the internal team remains focused on other priorities.

This is a high-impact, delivery-focused contract requiring a senior expert capable of owning architecture and execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and map the existing feature set of the current platform
  • Design and implement a multi-cloud Kubernetes platform across AWS and GCP
  • Extend existing Azure architecture into a cross-cloud control plane model
  • Ensure the solution is fully Embedded within the existing product ecosystem
  • Deliver a production-ready, scalable platform within the agreed timeline
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and engineers
  • Provide clear technical communication and documentation
  • Demonstrate tangible business value from implementation

Technology Stack

Strong hands-on experience is required with:

  • Kubernetes
  • Crossplane (Control Plane v2)
  • Argo CD
  • Cilium (including Network Policies)
  • Ingress Controllers/Traffic Management
  • GitLab (CI/CD pipelines)
  • Jira (project tracking - must be comfortable using it)

Requirements

  • Proven experience building multi-cloud platforms (AWS + GCP)
  • Deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and control planes
  • Ability to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Experience integrating solutions into existing enterprise systems
  • Strong communication skills (English required)
  • Comfortable engaging with stakeholders via LinkedIn and remote collaboration tools