Principal Kubernetes Platform Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will own the core Kubernetes platform that supports secure, scalable workloads across the organization’s cloud environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience with EKS, GitOps, and CI/CD integration, with a strong focus on platform reliability, observability, and security. You will partner closely with engineering teams to onboard workloads, define standards, and ensure infrastructure changes align with compliance expectations. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $170,000 – $281,000 annually Responsibilities Own and manage the AWS EKS cluster and its components Design and implement security roles and policies for workloads Enforce platform security standards and compliance in CI pipelines Collaborate with engineering teams to onboard and troubleshoot workloads Drive GitOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration Define platform standards and documentation for engineering teams Lead security reviews and validate infrastructure changes against compliance Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in Kubernetes and AWS environments Deep knowledge of EKS operations, including node groups and cluster upgrades Proficient in Helm chart authoring and GitOps practices Strong understanding of security standards and compliance (PCI DSS, Pod Security) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana Familiarity with polyglot microservices and container security best practices Preferred experience with AWS CDK and Kafka operations Benefits Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision Generous paid leave policies including new parent leave and bereavement leave 401k plan with a competitive company match Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement options Flexible spending and health savings accounts Paid Sick and Safe Time and vacation days On-site fitness facilities in select locations Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.