Role Description Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer with extensive experience in Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE)
and Kubernetes , along with working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise-scale OKE clusters, resolving complex production issues, ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, and providing technical leadership for Kubernetes platform operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, administer, and support production-grade OKE and Kubernetes clusters.
- Perform cluster lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, maintenance, patching, and capacity planning.
- Lead the resolution of critical platform incidents related to clusters, nodes, pods, networking, storage, and performance.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes environments and OCI-hosted infrastructure.
- Monitor platform health, availability, and performance to ensure reliable operations.
- Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams to deliver secure and scalable Kubernetes platforms.
- Support platform optimization initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to L1/L2 engineers supporting Kubernetes operations.
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring platform issues.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across Kubernetes and OKE environments.
Required Skills Proficient
- OKE
- Kubernetes
Intermediate
- OCI
Experience
- 8-12+ years of overall IT experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).
- Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- OCI Architect Associate/Professional
- Terraform Associate
What We Are Looking For
- Strong troubleshooting mindset and ownership of critical incidents.
- Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions across cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale production Kubernetes platforms.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong focus on platform reliability, stability, and operational excellence.
Why Join UST UST delivers technology-led solutions that help global organizations accelerate digital transformation and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native platforms, collaborate with global teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and grow your career through continuous learning and development opportunities.
Skills Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes, Kubernetes, OCI
📌 Senior OKE & Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 UST
📍 Bengaluru