System Engineer III

Reference: 168625_1784813585

Systems Engineer - Kubernetes Platform Engineering

Build and Scale the Infrastructure Behind One of the World's Leading Cloud Platforms

Are you passionate about Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation, and large-scale platform engineering? Do you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges while working with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies?

We are looking for multiple Systems Engineers to join a high-performing Platform Engineering team responsible for designing, operating, and evolving a global Kubernetes platform that supports critical enterprise workloads.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a rapidly growing Kubernetes estate spanning 60-70 production clusters and a similar number of development clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP, helping to shape the future of cloud infrastructure at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for building, operating, and improving large-scale Kubernetes platforms while driving automation, reliability, and operational excellence across cloud environments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing Kubernetes clusters at scale, including upgrades, patching, and platform lifecycle management
  • Building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling
  • Supporting cloud-native workloads across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Developing and enhancing CI/CD and GitOps pipelines
  • Driving platform reliability, observability, monitoring, and performance improvements
  • Contributing to vulnerability management, automation, and operational best practices
  • Collaborating with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions

What We're Looking For

We're interested in engineers who combine strong infrastructure expertise with automation and cloud-native experience.

Key skills include:

  • Kubernetes production experience
  • Strong Linux systems engineering background
  • Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Helm, FluxCD, ArgoCD, and GitOps practices
  • Containers, virtualization, and networking
  • Cloud-native infrastructure and load balancing
  • Python, Go (preferred), or Bash scripting
  • CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • Observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Experience working with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to join a highly skilled global platform engineering team
  • Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and large-scale Kubernetes environments
  • Work on business-critical infrastructure supporting enterprise workloads
  • Strong culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
  • Excellent long-term career prospects
  • Initial 11-month engagement with strong potential for extension and future permanent opportunities for high-performing individuals

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

  • Platform Engineers
  • Kubernetes Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
  • Production Engineers
  • Linux Systems Engineers

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on large-scale Kubernetes platforms, cutting-edge cloud technologies, and infrastructure that operates at global scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Republic of Ireland

Fixed Term Contract

Added 23/07/2026
Reference: 168625_1784813585

System Engineer III

Republic of Ireland
Fixed Term Contract

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