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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Golang / Kubernetes Platform Tech Lead - **Company:** Gke Kubernetes Platform - **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Data Logging, Scripting, Performance Testing, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38289468/ ## About the Role * Demonstrable Kubernetes and Cloud Native experience - building, configuring and extending Kubernetes platforms * Automation scripting (using scripting languages such as Terraform, Python etc.) * Experience of working with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools * Experience of working with Kubernetes resource configuration tooling (Helm, Kustomize, kpt) * Experience working within an Agile environment * Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Python or Go * the candidate should have good technical knowledge of GoLang (our environment is 80% written in GoLang) and a deep understanding of the Kubernetes ecosystem. * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools * Help lead the team through technical challenges * Help the platform owner with work estimation and stakeholder management * Be the technical front of the Managed Kubernetes Platform, supporting our customer queries * Be involved in strategic developments for the platform * Help in our journey to make the platform multi cloud ## Description * The candidate should have good technical knowledge of GoLang (our environment is 80% written in GoLang) and a deep understanding of the Kubernetes ecosystem. * We are looking for a strong technical individual who can support the team on Kubernetes and GoLang, particularly during PR reviews and technical decision-making. * This role goes beyond coding - it requires someone who can combine deep technical expertise with operational insight and strategic thinking. * The Kubernetes Platform Tech Lead will work within an agile team of Engineers and Operations personnel building a highly resilient, scalable, performant and developer friendly GKE Kubernetes Platform in an automated and efficient manner. The Platform Engineer will work alongside the Application DevOps teams and cross-functional IT teams. The Lead will be required to use their initiative to innovate to achieve maximum performance and be prepared to investigate and use new products/services offered by GCP and the Cloud Native community. What you'll do * Build and manage the Client GKE Kubernetes Platform to easily let application teams deploy to Kubernetes. Mentor and guide support engineers, represent the platform technically through talks, blog posts and discussions * Engineer solutions on Client GKE Kubernetes Platform using Coding, Automation and Infrastructure as Code methods (e.g. Python, Tekton, Flux, Helm, Terraform, ...) Manage a fleet of GKE clusters from a centrally provided solution * Ensure compliance with centrally defined security controls and with operational risk standards (E.g. Network, Firewall, OS, Logging, Monitoring, Availability, Resiliency and Containers). Ensure good Change management practice is implemented as specified by central standards. Provide impact assessments where requested for changes proposed on Client GCP core platform. * Build and support continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD) and continuous testing activities. 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