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# Golang platform Engineer

- **Company:** STAFIDE
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Google Cloud, Istio, System Availability, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Golang
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5851165856

## About the Role

* 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Golang and Kubernetes.
 * Strong knowledge of container technologies and cloud-native architectures.
 * Experience with Linux, networking, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, observability, and automation.
 * Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
 * Experience with OpenShift or other enterprise container platforms is preferred.
 * Knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd is preferred.
 * Experience with GitOps tools such as Argo CD or Flux is preferred.
 * Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS are preferred.

## Description

* Design, develop, automate, and operate Kubernetes-based platform services.
 * Build and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient container platforms.
 * Develop platform services and automation using Golang.
 * Work with Kubernetes, container technologies, cloud-native architectures, and Linux.
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, observability, and automation solutions.
 * Improve developer experience and platform reliability.
 * Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, architecture, risk, and operations teams.
 * Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across platform services., * Design and implement scalable and resilient Kubernetes platform solutions.
 * Develop efficient automation and platform services using Golang.
 * Troubleshoot complex Kubernetes, container, Linux, and networking issues.
 * Implement secure and reliable cloud-native solutions.
 * Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using IaC, CI/CD, and GitOps practices.
 * Monitor and improve platform performance, reliability, and observability.
 * Translate complex technical concepts for diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Collaborate effectively across multiple teams and departments.
 * Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
 * Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What We Bring to the Table:

 * Opportunity to work on large-scale Kubernetes and cloud-native platform engineering initiatives.
 * Exposure to advanced container technologies, Golang, cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps practices.
 * Opportunities to work with modern technologies such as GitOps, service mesh, Infrastructure as Code, and observability.
 * A collaborative environment focused on platform reliability, security, scalability, and continuous technical growth.


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