Internal Kubernetes Platform Engineering Team Lead

At Mindbox we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe. We are looking for an Internal Kubernetes Platform (IKP) Engineering Team Lead to join our client’s Private Cloud division, which powers internal cloud platforms supporting secure, efficient operations for internal customers worldwide. As a Team Lead , you will oversee a local engineering team while working closely with global teams. Your focus will be on designing, automating, and managing containerization platforms at enterprise scale. 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
Requirements:
Strong administrative knowledge and hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes in production. Engineering mindset for automation development, APIs, pipelines . Core skills: Linux OS, Containers, Kubernetes ecosystem (Istio, Cilium, CSI). Scripting skills (Bash) and programming (Python or Golang). Familiarity with orchestration tools (Jenkins, Ansible) and observability platforms (Splunk, Datadog). Experience in infrastructure lifecycle management and SDLC (GitHub). Awareness of ITIL processes . Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive approach . Proficiency in English for global communication. Nice to have Experience with HTTP protocols, storage (SAN/NAS), large-scale Kubernetes environments, VMware vSphere. 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: Kubernetes, Linux, Istio, Bash, Python, Golang, Jenkins, Ansible, Splunk
Nice to have: Datadog, SDLC, GitHub, ITIL, HTTP, Protocols, Storage, SAN, VMware
Daily tasks: - Deliver end-to-end platform engineering and lifecycle management for the Internal Kubernetes Platform.
– Develop tools and automation to manage platform infrastructure and services lifecycle.
– Drive orchestrated operations for automation solutions, improving reliability, quality, and upgrade timelines.
– Optimize system performance and resource utilization; plan for future capacity.
– Build dashboards and visualizations to provide platform transparency.
– Implement self-healing solutions and resolve system issues proactively.
– Deliver operational support and consultancy for multiple software development teams.
– Coordinate weekend implementation tasks (approx. twice a month) following global schedules.
– Manage a team of 5 engineers in Poland and align workloads with global objectives.