Kubernetes Engineer

Overview

Remote
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

Kubernetes
Containerization
python
linux
docker
Terraform

Job Details

Kubernetes Engineer

Loc: remote work-----should work EST timings

Duration: Long term contract(24+ months)

Expected Rate: $60-65 /hr. on c2c or w2.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role Responsibilities:

  • Currently looking for a Kubernetes/Containerization Engineer to assist Application/Data teams
  • Provide hands-on support for existing environments to include performance of the following related tasks: software installation, patch installation, upgrades, query writing, configuration, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, and release deployments
  • Responsible for managing and upgrading OpenShift and Mirantis Kubernetes engine
  • Implement tools and automation for build, configuration management, continuous integration (CI), deployment, and application monitoring
  • Automate and evolve infrastructure, deployment strategies and testing to support a quick turnaround of deployments
  • Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) responsible for provisioning, configuring, and scaling infrastructure in cloud environments
  • Work closely with Engineering to ensure all relevant KPI's are implemented within the monitoring framework
  • Participate in all Production Support activities during incidents and outages
  • Hands-on technical resource capable of resolving all technical issues within lower and upper environments and making recommendations for performance and capacity improvements

Requirements and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in server builds, Kubernetes, and Docker preferable with Mirantis and OpenShift
  • Proficiency with Python and/or Shell Scripting and Linux
  • Broad knowledge across multiple domains
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Participate in capacity planning, tuning systems stability, provisioning, performance, and scaling of the application infrastructure
  • The desire to resolve issues for a 24x7 environment in a non-impacting yet fast-paced resolve time
  • Working experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
  • Able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
  • Demonstrate a desire to automate as much as possible
  • Bachelor's degree required; relevant, equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree requirement

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