Kubernetes Application Support Engineer - New York

We are looking for a skilled Kubernetes Application Support Engineer to provide L2/L3 production support for containerized applications in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, monitoring tools, and DevOps practices, ensuring high availability, performance, and stability of critical systems. This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, and close collaboration with engineering teams.

Role: Kubernetes Application Support Engineer

Type: Long Term Contact

Location: New York

Key Responsibilities

• Provide L2L3 production support for containerized applications running on Kubernetes
• Monitor cluster and application health using tools like Prometheus Grafana and ELK stack
• Troubleshoot application pod node and networking issues in Kubernetes environments
• Manage deployments using Helm charts Argo CD or CICD pipelines
• Perform root cause analysis RCA for incidents and implement preventive measures
• Work closely with DevOps and development teams for release management and environment stability
• Manage scaling resource optimization and performance tuning of workloads
• Handle Kubernetes upgrades patching and cluster maintenance
• Implement and maintain security best practices RBAC Network Policies Secrets management
• Maintain documentation runbooks and SOPs
• Required Skills Qualifications
• Technical Skills
• Strong handson experience with Kubernetes K8s architecture and components
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as

• Microsoft Azure AKS
• Google Cloud GKE
• Experience with CICD tools Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code Terraform CloudFormation
• Knowledge of Linux system administration
• Understanding of networking concepts Ingress Services DNS Load Balancers

Experience with monitoring logging tools

• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Elasticsearch Kibana

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in 24/7 support rotation if required
• Experience in ITILbased incidentchange management process

Interested or open to new opportunities?
Please send your updated resume with contact details to

Thanks and Regards

Vikas Mahindrakar

Direct:
New York Technology Partners
120 Wood Avenue S | Suite 504 | Iselin, NJ 08830