Kubernetes Senior Technical Lead with Azure DevOps / Senior Rancher Platform Engineer

Newark, NJ, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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Skills

  • Azure DevOps
  • Documentation
  • DEV OPS
  • Change Management
  • User Interface
  • Billing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Posting
  • Governance
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Deployment
  • Best Practices
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Networking
  • Docker
  • Containerization
  • Jenkins
  • Continuous Integration/Delivery
  • GitHub
  • Active Directory
  • Kubernetes
  • Operations
  • Scripting
  • Load Balancing
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Shell Scripting
  • Drivers
  • Mentor
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Openshift
  • Provisioning
  • Logging
  • LDAP
  • Linux
  • RED HAT
  • Decommissioning
  • Prometheus
  • grafana
  • Technical Leadership
  • SSO
  • Decommission
  • ARGO
  • Network File System
  • NFS
  • CEPH
  • CSI

Summary

Location
New Jersey
City
Newark
Job Description (Posting).
Kubernetes Senior Technical Lead with Azure DevOps

Job Summary
The Senior Technical Lead in DevOps Solutions, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of implementing and managing DevOps solutions while leveraging Kubernetes and Azure platform. The role involves leading a team to ensure the successful deployment and maintenance of automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of devops solutions, leveraging kubernetes and azure devops tools.
2. Manage and mentor a team of devops engineers to ensure efficient delivery and operation of software projects.
3. Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve deployment pipelines.
4. Implement best practices for infrastructure as code, configuration management, and monitoring in a cloud environment.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to devops tools, kubernetes clusters, and azure services.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to recommend enhancements and optimizations for the devops environment.

Skill Requirements
1. Strong expertise in devops solutions, kubernetes, and azure devops tools.
2. Proficiency in designing and implementing ci/cd pipelines for automated software delivery.
3. Experience with containerization technologies such as docker and container orchestration with kubernetes.
4. Deep understanding of cloud services on azure, including resource management, networking, security, and monitoring.
5. Solid scripting skills (e.g., powershell, bash) for automation and configuration management tasks.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering collaboration and innovation in a fast paced environment.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Certifications: Relevant certifications in DevOps, Kubernetes, and Azure (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) would be a plus.
Experience
11-15 Years
Qualification
Bachelor of Technology/ Engineering
Skill (Primary):
Microsoft Dynamics (APPS)-Microsoft Azure-Tools and Standards-Azure DevOps
Other Requirement
Position Details
Project Duration
6+ Months
Client Interview Needed for Selection (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Location
New Jersey, USA
Job Title/Role
Senior Rancher Platform Engineer
Mandatory Skills
Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters (RKE / RKE2), Rancher UI, APIs, and automation workflows, Networking, Observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging (EFK/ELK), CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD)
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Role Overview Senior Rancher Platform Engineer
Senior Rancher Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience designing, building, and operating Rancher-managed Kubernetes platforms (RKE / RKE2) for a large enterprise initiative.
This role requires a detail oriented, hands-on practitioner who will serve as a Rancher Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and operational
best practices across multi cluster, hybrid, and on prem environments.

Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and operate Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters (RKE / RKE2) across on prem and hybrid environments.
Architect and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes platforms using Rancher best practices.
Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and decommission Kubernetes clusters using Rancher UI, APIs, and automation workflows.
Implement multi-cluster governance using Rancher Projects, Namespaces, RBAC, and global policies.
Integrate Rancher with enterprise identity providers (Active Directory / LDAP / Azure AD / SSO).
Manage and troubleshoot control plane, etcd, node, networking (CNI), and storage (CSI) issues in production clusters.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for cluster outages and platform incidents, and implement preventive improvements.
Implement and maintain observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging (EFK/ELK).
Support application onboarding, Helm-based deployments, and standardized platform patterns for development teams.
Collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to enforce platform security and compliance.
Act as a Rancher SME, providing hands-on guidance, troubleshooting support, and architectural recommendations.
Create and maintain architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, standards, and platform documentation.
Support OpenShift clusters as needed, primarily from an integration and interoperability perspective.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on expertise with Rancher managing Kubernetes clusters using RKE and RKE2 (mandatory).
Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, internals, and day 2 operations
  • Proven experience managing:
  • HA control planes and etcd
  • Node lifecycle (provisioning, scaling, replacement, decommissioning)
    • Kubernetes upgrades and patching with minimal downtime
  • Experience with Kubernetes networking (Calico, Cilium, ingress controllers, load balancing).
  • Experience with persistent storage and CSI drivers (NFS, cloud disks, Ceph, Longhorn, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD).
  • Experience supporting mixed Linux and Windows Kubernetes worker nodes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work through complex, production-impacting issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, particularly in environments environments (banking, healthcare, pharma).
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10515154
  • Position Id: 2026-6014/33147
  • Posted 2 hours ago

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