Kubernetes Engineer

Remote • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
Remote
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • GKE
  • Policy Controller
  • ARC
  • IAM
  • Terraform

Summary

Kubernetes Engineer

Introduction:

The Kubernetes Engineer is a specialist responsible for the design, deployment, and operations of all GKE clusters in the H100 platform. This role involves managing various aspects of Kubernetes clusters, including security, node pool optimization, workload scheduling, and GitOps delivery, to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and operate GKE clusters with specific configurations
  • Manage Config Connector (KCC) on the management cluster
  • Operate Config Sync across multiple clusters
  • Deploy and manage ARC (Actions Runner Controller) on runner clusters
  • Implement and manage External Secrets Operator (ESO)
  • Configure and enforce Policy Controller / Gatekeeper
  • Manage node pools, including machine types and autoscaling
  • Build and maintain runner pod specs for various platforms
  • Implement Kubernetes RBAC and monitor cluster health
  • Manage GKE Fleet membership and perform cluster upgrades

Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 7+ years in Kubernetes engineering, with 3+ years on GKE specifically
  • Deep expertise in GKE, Config Sync, Policy Controller, and Fleet management
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals and networking
  • Experience with Config Connector (KCC) and ARC deployment
  • Hands-on External Secrets Operator (ESO) configuration
  • Knowledge of Helm chart management and Kubernetes security
  • Proficiency in Kustomize and monitoring tools like Prometheus
  • Strong kubectl skills and troubleshooting methodology

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with Binary Authorization and GKE Autopilot
  • Familiarity with Windows and non-Linux node pools on GKE
  • Kubernetes operator development and relevant certifications

Technology Stack:

  • Kubernetes: GKE, Config Sync, Policy Controller, ARC, ESO, KCC
  • Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, IAM, KMS, Secret Manager, Artifact Registry
  • IaC: Kustomize, Helm, Terraform (GKE module)
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, ARC runner scale sets, Config Sync
  • Monitoring: Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Networking: Calico Network Policies, GKE Dataplane V2
  • OS: Linux, Windows, Android/iOS
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Company Info

About Redrouthu's Inc

Redrouthu's is a premier, dual-capability talent and technology partner dedicated to helping organizations scale with confidence. We bridge the critical gap between complex business needs and flawless execution by delivering top-tier technical talent and engineering resilient, scalable IT solutions.

We do not believe in a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. Whether an organization requires urgent contract staffing, strategic full-time hires, or custom software architecture built from scratch, Redrouthu’s operates as a dependable extension of our clients' teams. With offices in Austin, Texas, and robust operational capabilities in India, we seamlessly support domestic scaling and international talent expansion.

What We Do: Core Pillars

1. Tech & Engineering Talent Solutions

Hiring often breaks down when recruiters prioritize resume volume over contextual alignment. At Redrouthu's, we focus deeply on quality and precision hiring. We spend time understanding the explicit role requirements, team challenges, and long-term delivery timelines before presenting a single profile.

  • Permanent Hires: Identifying and embedding permanent talent that matches your company's technical standards and internal culture.
  • Contract Staffing: Rapidly deploying heavily-screened contract professionals to meet immediate project timelines and fluctuating workloads.
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  • India Talent Solutions: Utilizing our deep on-the-ground expertise to help US firms build, transition, and manage highly effective technical teams within the Indian market.

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  • Custom Software Engineering: Translating your complex business logic into custom, cloud-native digital assets mapped precisely to your workflows.
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  • Managed Projects (SOW): Fully managing end-to-end technical deliverables under clear Statement of Work (SOW) frameworks, deploying specialized tech experts to hit your exact goals.

Why Technologists Choose Redrouthu’s

For developers, engineers, and IT professionals, Redrouthu’s is more than an agency. It is a career accelerator.

  • Impactful Projects: We place talent in roles across dynamic industries, including Finance, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing.
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  • Clarity First: We do not ghost candidates or send them into ambiguous interview loops. We ensure you have extreme clarity regarding project scope, expectations, and compensation from day one.

Our Mission & Vision

  • Mission: To empower global organizations to execute their digital strategies with absolute confidence by delivering the exact talent and robust technical infrastructure they need.
  • Vision: To serve as a globally recognized unified partner where people, process, and modern technology converge to unlock operational excellence and sustained business growth.

Core Values We Live By

  • Outcome Over Activity: We do not count hours or measure success by volume. We measure it exclusively by successful placements, stable system uptimes, and realized business value.
  • Accountability & Trust: We stand behind the software we build and the technical candidates we place.
  • Simplicity & Speed: We avoid unnecessary corporate jargon and technical complexity, choosing instead to deliver streamlined, high-speed execution.
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