Kubernetes Engineer

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading organisation in the Information Technology sector to hire a Kubernetes Platform Engineer / DevOps Engineer. This opportunity is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Position Overview

Design, implement, and optimise cloud-native infrastructure platforms that support business-critical applications and enterprise technology services.

Drive platform scalability, reliability, automation, and operational excellence across cloud and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Develop and enhance cloud-native platforms that support enterprise software solutions.
• Manage platform scalability, resiliency, and operational readiness to support business growth.
• Ensure infrastructure environments meet security, performance, and reliability requirements.

Platform Optimisation & Reliability

• Conduct performance tuning, resource optimisation, and operational cost analysis across Kubernetes workloads.
• Monitor platform utilisation and recommend improvements to maximise efficiency.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, cluster, and container runtime issues.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement long-term remediation measures.

DevOps & Automation

• Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to containerise applications and streamline deployment processes.
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery efficiency.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and automation frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development and operational workflows.

Monitoring & Observability

• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Proactively monitor platform health, performance, and availability.
• Develop operational dashboards and observability capabilities to improve troubleshooting and incident management.
• Ensure rapid detection and resolution of platform-related incidents.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–7 years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes environments, including deployment, scaling, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working within cloud-native and distributed application environments.
• Malaysian Citizen or Malaysian Permanent Resident.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and operations.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and Containerd.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, including Python, Go, or C++.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Kubernetes distributions including EKS, GKE, AKS, OpenShift, Rancher, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Helm, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and OpenTelemetry.
• Experience supporting CI/CD environments and modern software delivery practices.
• Understanding of distributed systems, infrastructure scalability, and platform reliability principles.
• Exposure to cybersecurity platforms, observability solutions, or large-scale enterprise environments is advantageous.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced technology environments.
• Proactive approach to learning, innovation, and operational excellence.