Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON SITE IN ROCKVILLE, MD 5 DAYS A WEEK

Role Overview

We're seeking a Platform Engineer to support a modern, cloud-native environment spanning multiple cloud providers. This role focuses on Kubernetes operations, internal developer platform enablement, distributed systems support, and platform automation. The ideal candidate thrives in highly scalable, multi-tenant environments and enjoys building durable, developer-friendly infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

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  Operate and maintain Kubernetes clusters across Azure and Google Cloud environments, including cluster architecture, networking, access controls, governance policies, version upgrades, and cost optimization initiatives.

  
  


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  Partner with engineering teams to enhance CI/CD capabilities using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Maintain pipeline-as-code standards, support environment promotion workflows, manage secrets securely, and implement artifact traceability and rollback processes.

  
  


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  Contribute to Internal Developer Platform (IDP) initiatives using Backstage. Develop and maintain service catalog entries, documentation standards, scaffolding templates, and governance mechanisms that establish consistent "golden paths" for engineering teams.

  
  


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  Design and support workflow orchestration using Argo Workflows for complex task automation (non-CI/CD use cases), including DAG configuration, resource management, artifact handling, and multi-team isolation strategies.

  
  


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  Support production-grade distributed data platforms such as Kafka, CockroachDB/Postgres-compatible systems, Couchbase, and Elasticsearch. Responsibilities include performance tuning, replication strategy, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.

  
  


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  Enhance observability practices using Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing tools. Define and implement SLIs/SLOs, optimize alerting strategies, and develop meaningful dashboards and operational runbooks.

  
  


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  Develop platform-level tooling and automation using Go, Node.js, and C#/.NET. Build and maintain APIs, CLI tools, Kubernetes controllers/operators, and supporting services that streamline platform operations and enforce standards.

  
  

Qualifications

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  5-8 years of relevant experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles.

  
  


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  Strong hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in multi-cloud environments (Azure and Google Cloud preferred).

  
  


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  Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.

  
  


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  Familiarity with Backstage or similar internal developer platform tooling.

  
  


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  Experience implementing workflow orchestration solutions such as Argo Workflows (beyond traditional CI/CD usage).

  
  


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  Operational knowledge of distributed data technologies (e.g., Kafka, CockroachDB/Postgres variants, Couchbase, Elasticsearch).

  
  


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  Background in observability engineering, including metrics, tracing, SLO design, and production alerting.

  
  


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  Proficiency in at least one platform-oriented programming language (Go, Node.js, or C#/.NET).

  
  

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit .

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.