Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Anblicks

$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Kubernetes, DevOps, or SRE roles with expertise in EKS/AKS.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with complex debugging, especially for network issues.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring, CI/CD, security, and autoscaling tools mentioned.
  • In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security best practices.
  • Strong communication skills for effective technical collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage EKS/AKS clusters and resolve complex application or cluster issues.
  • Implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus, AlertManager, Grafana, and Datadog.
  • Establish centralized logging with EFK stack (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana).
  • Drive GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and deploy applications using Helm.
  • Configure Nginx Ingress and oversee CSI storage management (EFS/EBS).
  • Enhance security with OPA Gatekeeper and manage secrets using External Secrets Provider/Sealed Secrets.
  • Optimize Kubernetes costs and implement autoscaling features with tools like Karpenter and HPA.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a focus on scalability and security.
  • Collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving.
  • Engagement with application teams to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Possibility to lead and innovate in Kubernetes architecture and infrastructure design.
Full Job Description
Senior Kubernetes Engineer

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Kubernetes Engineer to join our team. You'll design, implement, and maintain robust Kubernetes solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and cost optimization. This role involves supporting application teams and ensuring seamless operation of their services on our Kubernetes infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage EKS/AKS clusters, debugging complex application and cluster issues.
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus, AlertManager, Grafana, and Datadog (including APM).
  • Implement and manage centralized logging with the EFK (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana) stack.
  • Drive GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and deploy applications with Helm.
  • Configure Nginx Ingress (or similar), manage CSI storage (EFS/EBS), and implement Cilium network policies.
  • Enhance cluster security using OPA Gatekeeper and manage secrets with External Secrets Provider/Sealed Secrets and cert-manager.
  • Optimize costs and implement autoscaling with Karpenter, Cluster Autoscaler, HPA, VPA, and KEDA.
  • Provide expert support for application onboarding and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
  • Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in a Kubernetes, DevOps, or SRE role, with extensive EKS/AKS experience.
  • Proven ability to debug complex issues, including network connectivity.
  • Hands-on experience with listed monitoring, CI/CD, security, and autoscaling tools.
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and documentation.

Bonus Points:
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS).
  • Knowledge of Rafay Platform will be plus

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