Staff Platform Engineer – Taikun Kubernetes Automation (Ansible, + terraform + bash/python)

Business Area: Engineering Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. As a Staff Platform Engineer at Cloudera Taikun, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our Kubernetes distribution. This role focuses on delivering a reliable, secure, and user-friendly platform for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters at scale. You will work closely with our product and backend teams to integrate the distribution with the Taikun platform, and you’ll be at the heart of our automation efforts. As a Staff Platform Engineer you will.... Develop, maintain, and evolve the Taikun Kubernetes Distribution. Automate installation, configuration, and upgrade processes using Terraform, Ansible, bash and Python. Implement features and enhancements to improve scalability, reliability, and security. Build and maintain Tekton pipelines for CI/CD and automation workflows. Integrate the Kubernetes distribution with Taikun’s APIs and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth platform integration. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment processes. Stay up to date with Kubernetes ecosystem developments and recommend improvements. We are excited if you have.... 5+ years proven experience with Kubernetes administration or development. Strong knowledge of Ansible, terraform and automation best practices. Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation, tooling, or backend scripting. Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and container runtimes. Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines. Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience You may also have... Experience with Helm, Operators, or Kubernetes API development. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Crossplane). Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack). Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects. What you can expect from us: Generous PTO Policy Support work life balance with Unplugged Days Flexible WFH Policy Mental & Physical Wellness programs Phone and Internet Reimbursement program Access to Continued Career Development Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages Paid Volunteer Time Employee Resource Groups EEO/VEVRAA #LI-EO1 #LI-HYBRID It has come to our attention that job seekers have been contacted about fake job opportunities with Cloudera from individuals fraudulently posing as Cloudera employees. These recruiting fraud schemes often include requests for personal information and payments. Be aware that Cloudera will never request a payment as part of its recruitment process. Additionally, Cloudera will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process. Any information submitted to Cloudera in relation to a job application should only be through our official career portal https://www.cloudera.com/careers.html Email communications from Cloudera will come from an email address ending in @cloudera.com. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with law enforcement authorities. Cloudera is not responsible for fraudulent job offers and/or any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience connected to recruiting scams. For information on Cloudera's Candidate Privacy Notice, click here. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@cloudera.com. EEO/VEVRAA If you need assistance with applying for a position, please email our office at talentacquisition@cloudera.com.