Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer / Technical Lead

Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer / Technical Lead

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer / Technical Lead to design, build, scale, and operate large-scale cloud-native infrastructure platforms. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Cluster API, Terraform, Golang, and production-scale distributed systems, along with strong technical leadership capabilities.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in platform engineering, SRE, or cloud infrastructure.
• 5+ years operating Kubernetes in large-scale production environments.
• Deep expertise in Cluster API (CAPI), Terraform, and Golang.
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience.

Technical Skills

Kubernetes, Cluster API, Golang, Terraform, Linux, GitOps, CI/CD, Prometheus, Grafana, Distributed Systems, Observability, Cloud Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and operate scalable Kubernetes platforms.
• Lead Cluster API architecture, implementation, and automation.
• Design reusable Terraform modules and infrastructure frameworks.
• Develop production-grade Golang services, operators, and controllers.
• Drive system design and platform architecture decisions.
• Mentor engineers and lead strategic initiatives.

Leadership Expectations

Lead through technical excellence, drive execution, mentor engineers, own strategic initiatives, and raise engineering standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and operate scalable Kubernetes platforms.
• Lead Cluster API architecture, implementation, and automation.
• Design reusable Terraform modules and infrastructure frameworks.
• Develop production-grade Golang services, operators, and controllers.
• Drive system design and platform architecture decisions.
• Mentor engineers and lead strategic initiatives.

Leadership Expectations

Lead through technical excellence, drive execution, mentor engineers, own strategic initiatives, and raise engineering standards across the organization.