Staff Platform Engineer – Taikun Platform Automation

5 days ago


Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Cloudera Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Business Area:

Engineering

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description: 

As a Staff Platform Engineer at Cloudera Taikun, you will focus on making the Taikun platform easier to install, configure, and manage. You will build automation using Flux, Helm charts, and Kubernetes manifests to streamline deployment and lifecycle management.

Your work will help both internal teams and customers set up and operate Taikun with minimal effort and maximum reliability.

As a Staff Platform Engineer you will…

  • Develop and maintain Helm charts for deploying and managing Taikun components.

  • Automate platform installation, configuration, and upgrades using Flux.

  • Create Kubernetes manifests, scripts, and tooling to simplify platform management.

  • Improve and document installation and operational workflows for Taikun.

  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure smooth integration with backend services.

  • Build and maintain Tekton pipelines for CI/CD and automation workflows.

  • Improve monitoring / alerting of Taikun components.

  • Optimize automation for speed, security, and maintainability.

  • Stay up to date with cloud-native automation trends and best practices.

  • Work on CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with other engineers.

  • Create an installer for Taikun CloudWorks (installable in an air-gapped environment)

We are excited if you have…

  • 6+ years proven experience with Kubernetes and related tooling.

  • Strong knowledge of Helm for application packaging and deployment.

  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows, especially Flux.

  • Solid Linux system administration skills.

  • Ability to write clear, maintainable automation code.

  • Good collaboration and communication skills.

  • Bsc/MSc in related field or equivalent experience

You may also have…

  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL and HashiCorp Vault.

  • Experience with other GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD).

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack).

  • Experience with CI/CD systems and pipelines.

  • Contributions to open-source 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

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