Join ABAX as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer and help shape the backbone of our cloud-native ecosystem. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure to support our growing portfolio of digital services. You'll be part of a skilled and collaborative team of four experienced Cloud Platform Engineers and a Cloud Solution Architect, working together to deliver robust, cloud-based solutions that align with our business goals and enable engineering excellence.

What You’ll Work On

• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, including the development and management of Kubernetes Operators, Helm charts, Admission Controllers, CRDs, and Controllers.

• Plan and execute Kubernetes upgrades and manage the full lifecycle of both managed and self-hosted clusters (e.g., SUSE Rancher).

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure.

• Use Terraform to provision, configure, and deploy cloud resources. Act as a reviewer and approver for infrastructure changes proposed by development teams via merge requests, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.

• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, availability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Implement and maintain observability tools, including metrics, logs, and tracing systems, to support visibility and effective incident response.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents, collaborating with other teams to restore service and perform post-incident reviews.

• Implement best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components, deployment processes, and troubleshooting playbooks.

What We're Looking For 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a cloud infrastructure or platform engineering role (e.g., Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes Engineer).

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent hands-on experience managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters.

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerization, including a strong understanding of the Kubernetes control plane and core components.

• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and networking fundamentals, especially in cloud-native environments.

• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider, such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.

• Programming proficiency in at least one language such as Go, Python, or .NET, along with scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools, such as Datadog, Prometheus, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and operations teams.

• Commitment to continuous learning, with a strong interest in staying current on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes ecosystem developments, and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Rancher and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

• Cloud certifications within GCP and/or Rancher Academy.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, or GitLab.

The ABAX Way

• Innovative: We stay curious and open to new solutions.

• Enthusiastic: We bring positive energy to what we do.

• Sustainable: We care about people and long-term impact.

• Customer-Centric: We always put the customer first.

Practical Details

• Location: Poland

• Start Date: As soon as possible.

• Work Extent: Full-time.

• Remote Status: Hybrid/Remote.

Background Check and Reference Verification
Successful employment is contingent upon ABAX receiving satisfactory references.

As part of our hiring process, we perform a digital reference check through RefApp, an advanced online solution for managing this procedure.

Please be aware that a background check may be conducted simultaneously with the reference check.

Equal Opportunities
At ABAX, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. This commitment extends to ensuring that our recruitment practices and processes are as inclusive as possible. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in strengthening our focus on equality and diversity in the workplace.

About ABAX
ABAX is a leading European telematics IoT platform offering connected mobility solutions for vehicle tracking, tool tracking, and equipment control. Our mission is to deliver mobility data insights that empower people to do more with less.

With over 500,000 tracked assets and 40,000 customers, ABAX delivers reliable and powerful solutions for businesses relying on physical operations. Our advanced platform transforms customer needs into actionable insights and automated reporting, driving efficiency and operational excellence.

We operate across Europe, with over 350 employees working from our facilities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and the UK. Our Head Office is in Larvik, Norway.