GlaxoSmithKline

Senior Platform Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline
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2 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and evolve the Azure Kubernetes platform for high availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters, networking, storage, and Azure service lifecycles.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD GitOps practices.
  • Drive automation initiatives to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
  • Support and onboard application teams by advising on platform capabilities, architecture patterns, and integrations.
  • Provide Level 3 support and troubleshoot complex Azure, Kubernetes, deployment, and distributed-system issues.
  • Implement security controls covering RBAC, secrets management, image scanning, vulnerability scanning, and compliance.
  • Own platform documentation and contribute to governance, change management, and access-control processes.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support teams to maintain platform stability and service continuity.
  • Contribute to software engineering activities using JavaScript and TypeScript when required.
  • Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong Microsoft Azure expertise, including AKS, networking, storage, identity management, and cloud-native services.
  • Experience administering and operating Kubernetes, including cluster management, troubleshooting, scaling, upgrades, RBAC, and security.
  • Experience using Terraform to develop reusable infrastructure modules and manage infrastructure at scale.
  • Experience with CI/CD and GitOps practices using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
  • Knowledge of Docker and container image management.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking concepts including virtual networks, ingress controllers, DNS, load balancing, and network security.
  • Platform security experience with RBAC, secret management, vulnerability scanning, compliance controls, and secure-by-design principles.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring through logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting tools.
  • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies.
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern software engineering practices.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex distributed systems across cloud, platform, and application layers.
  • Preferred: 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Preferred: Azure Architect or Developer certifications and experience operating production Azure environments at scale.

Benefits

  • The role is part of Haleon’s Shared Capabilities team and supports engineering teams across the organization.
  • Haleon provides reasonable adjustments and accommodations throughout the application process.
  • The job posting end date is September 22, 2026.

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