Cloud Native Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator

Job Title: Cloud Native Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator

Location with zip code: Taylor, TX 76574 (Remote Role)

Duration: 12+ months, Contract

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day

Pay Rate: $55-75/hr

Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer to join our team on a contract basis.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building cloud-native Kubernetes applications and administration of Kubernetes clusters, particularly with RH Open Shift, in bare-metal environments.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with application development teams to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications
• Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and OpenShift platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cluster performance and reliability.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm).
• Ensure security best practices and compliance standards within the clusters.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-native Kubernetes applications.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
• Linux administration skills (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters (bare metal and/or public cloud environments).
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (preferred).
• Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security within Kubernetes.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science or related field (Required)
• Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.