Tanzu Platform Engineer

Overview

Remote
$DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long Term

Skills

Kafka
python
Ansible
Terraform
JMS
Tanzu Kubernetes
Nutanix Kubernetes

Job Details

Job Title: Tanzu Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ Months

4 roles

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer to join our team. This will support a migration from TKGI (Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition) to NKP (Nutanix Kubernetes Platform). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKGI) and related CNCF projects. This role involves configuring, coding, and setting policies for Kubernetes components to ensure they are consumable services for developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters and related CNCF projects.
  • Develop and implement policies via code to streamline Kubernetes operations.
  • Integrate messaging bus components such as Kafka and JMS into the platform.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless consumption of services.
  • Automate lifecycle management of virtual machines, including builds, patching, monitoring, backups, and decommissioning.
  • Interface with CMDB, SolarWinds, and other components used to run the IaaS platform.

Skills Required:

  • Extensive experience with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition (TKGI) and CNCF projects.
  • Proficiency in coding and policy setting for Kubernetes components.
  • Knowledge of Kafka, JMS, and other messaging bus components.
  • Strong automation skills for IaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity Ansible, Terraform, Python, and PowerShell.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Nutanix clusters and NKP.
  • Experience with Puppet and Chef
  • Ability to work collaboratively with developers and infrastructure teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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