Site Reliability Engineer(kubernetes platform)

Salt is currently hiring a Site Reliability Engineer for a client of ours in Amsterdam.

This role is open for B2B contractors in Europe, or KVK/ZZP freelancers in the Netherlands.

Site Reliability Engineer (Kubernetes Platform)

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Site Reliability Engineer to help operate and support a large-scale Kubernetes platform. You’ll focus on maintaining cluster health, performing upgrades, supporting engineering teams, and improving platform reliability through automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Kubernetes clusters across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Plan and execute Kubernetes and platform component upgrades.
• Monitor cluster health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents.
• Support engineering teams by diagnosing platform issues and promoting Kubernetes best practices.
• Automate repetitive operational tasks and reduce manual effort.
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and continuous platform improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong operational experience with Kubernetes, including upgrades, troubleshooting, and cluster management.
• Experience with managed Kubernetes platforms (such as EKS) and/or on-premises Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, and Grafana.
• Experience with scripting or automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• AWS experience.
• Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Configuration management experience (e.g., Puppet, Ansible).
• Experience supporting internal developer platforms or infrastructure services.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements