Senior Software Systems Engineer25-82205

Overview

On Site
$40 - $49
Contract - W2
Contract - 06 Month(s)

Skills

Kubernetes Platforms: Red Hat Open Shift
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) Kubernetes Architecture: kubectl
Helm
and other Kubernetes tools CI/CD tools: Jenkins
GitLab CI
or Azure DevOps

Job Details

Immediate need for a talented Senior Software Systems Engineer. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Richmond, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 25-82205

Pay Range: $40 - $49/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environments.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure deployment practices.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the platform for high availability and resilience.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of containerized applications.
  • Develop and enforce policies and procedures for maintaining platform security, compliance, and best practices.
  • Provide guidance and training to other engineers on container orchestration platforms and related technologies and develop related documentation.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Provide supplemental VMWare vSphere support: deployment and configuration of ESXi hosts, storage and performance monitoring, and performing security updates.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to issues with VM infrastructure and server OS tickets

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Key skills; Kubernetes Platforms: Red Hat Open Shift, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
  • Kubernetes Architecture: kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools
  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Kubernetes Platforms: Red Hat Open Shift, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
  • Kubernetes Architecture: kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools
  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Proven expertise in managing and operating Kubernetes platforms, especially Red Hat OpenShift environments. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and ecosystem, including hands-on experience with kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with supporting other virtualization platforms (VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
  • Familiarity with security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policies.
  • Experience with database management systems (DBMS) in a Kubernetes context, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, ArangoDB, or MongoDB.
  • Experience in agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on container orchestration platforms.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)


Our client is a leading Electric Services Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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