Kubernetes Engineer (Rancher )

Overview

On Site
$65 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Rancher
AWS
Kubernetes
DevOps

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Rancher Kubernetes Engineer with deep expertise in container orchestration, DevOps practices, and cloud-native infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing scalable Kubernetes environments using Rancher to support our fast-growing eCommerce platform. The Rancher Kubernetes engineer will be the key person in migrating a Rancher managed Kubernetes cluster to AWS EKS. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-performance environment and has a strong understanding of infrastructure that supports high-traffic, customer-facing applications. The scope of the work is to assess GPv2 Rancher cluster/configuration, upgrade to newest version, and train the team to manage Rancher cluster. The position is expected to be at least 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters using Rancher in production-grade environments.
  • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines tailored for containerized eCommerce applications.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of the Kubernetes infrastructure to meet SLA requirements.
  • Manage and direct the migration of a Rancher managed Kubernetes cluster to AWS EKS
  • Collaborate with application developers, QA, and operations teams to containerize and deploy microservices.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, and other tools.
  • Implement RBAC, security policies, and secrets management aligned with compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).
  • Drive observability through centralized logging, metrics, and alerting using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK.
  • Lead Kubernetes upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management via Rancher.
  • Maintain cost-effective infrastructure strategies in cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or on-prem).
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior DevOps/Platform Engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience specifically with Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters.
  • Proficiency in Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD preferred).
  • Expert knowledge in AWS EKS using Docker as an Orchestration tool
  • Strong scripting and automation experience in Bash, Python, or Go.
  • Deep understanding of Linux systems, networking, and system-level debugging.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), including managed Kubernetes services.
  • Solid grasp of CI/CD systems like GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Flux.
  • Familiarity with eCommerce application requirements such as session management, autoscaling, zero downtime deployments, and PCI compliance.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Application Developer (CKAD).
  • Certified Rancher Engineer (CRE)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Professional with deep experience in migrating and configuring Kubernetes to AWS EKS
  • Experience in high-availability eCommerce or retail infrastructure environments.
  • Exposure to service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateways (Kong, Ambassador).
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and real-time monitoring tools.

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