Internal Kubernetes Platform SRE Lead

At Mindbox we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe.  

We are looking for an experienced Internal Kubernetes Platform SRE Lead for our client, a global financial institution, to join an international team responsible for maintaining and scaling an internal Kubernetes Platform (IKP) within a Private Cloud environment.

As an SRE Lead, you will ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of critical containerization services, manage a local team, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to process automation and reliability improvements.

Sounds like your kind of challenge?  

#LI - Hybrid: 2 days Office / 3 days Remote

What you get in return

Flexible cooperation model – choose the form that suits you best (B2B, employment contract, etc.)

Hybrid work setup – 2 days Office / 3 days Remote

Collaborative team culture – work alongside experienced professionals eager to share knowledge 

Continuous development – access to training platforms and growth opportunities 

Comprehensive benefits – including Interpolska Health Care, Multisport card, Warta Insurance, and more 

High quality equipment – laptop and essential software provided

Daily tasks

• Guarantee the availability, performance, and reliability of the internal Kubernetes platform.
• Oversee installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance of Kubernetes environments.
• Perform capacity management and troubleshoot issues across production environments.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical problems and provide detailed root cause analysis.
• Automate operational processes, improve resilience and observability.
• Manage on-call schedules for a 5-member local team and coordinate with the Global SRE Lead.
• Participate in a monthly on-call roster (including occasional weekend support).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , IT, or related field.

3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration experience .

Strong understanding of:

Containerization and orchestration concepts.

Observability and troubleshooting tools.

ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code , Service Meshes is a plus.

Solid analytical skills and ability to interpret logs and monitoring dashboards.

Excellent communication skills in English – ability to work with global teams.

Flexibility to occasionally work late hours and take part in on-call support.

Joining this project you’ll become part of Mindbox – a tech-driven company where consulting, engineering, and talent meet to build meaningful digital solutions. We’ll back you up every step of the way, accelerate your development, and ensure your skills make a difference.

Must have: Degree, Kubernetes, ITIL, Infrastructure as Code

Nice to have: Service mesh, Communication skills