DevOps Engineer /Kubernetes administrator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Kubernetes, microservices, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience building out and supporting a scalable and resilient Kubernetes environment in both on-premises and cloud environments that supports mission critical business applications.

Job Requirements

• Quickly familiarize yourself with the technical architecture of IT's shared developer platform
• Partner with the platform engineering team SMEs on Kubernetes cluster upgrades, patching, and incident resolution
• Develop and refactor Ansible playbooks that automate our platform day 2 support operations
• Review and optimize shared CI/CD pipeline scripts to reduce latency and improve overall efficiency
• Implement and maintain security best practices across all deployments.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve our infrastructure.
• Document processes, configurations, and procedures to maintain knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related field.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, including cluster setup, management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong AWS experience, especially with EKS.
• Hands-on experience with Rancher for Kubernetes cluster management.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, Java, Go, etc.).
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Strong understanding of network concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in AWS or Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Instana, or Dynatrace.
• Experience with database management and optimization, especially MongoDB
• Experience working with NetApp solutions including ONTAP and Trident.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.