Cloud Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator

Luna Data Solutions is seeking a Cloud Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator for a remote contract role from Texas.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building cloud-native Kubernetes applications and administration of Kubernetes clusters, particularly with RH OpenShift, in bare-metal environments.
 

• Remote from Texas (must currently live in Texas)
• Long term contract
• W2 only

Responsibilities:
 

• Collaborate with application development teams to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications.
• Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and OpenShift platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cluster performance and reliability.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm).
• Ensure security best practices and compliance standards within the clusters.

You:
 

• Bachelor''s Degree: Computer Science or related field (required).
• 5+ years of proven experience developing and deploying cloud-native Kubernetes applications.
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters (bare metal and/or public cloud environments).
• Scripting skills for automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security within Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (preferred).
• Linux administration skills (preferred).

What Luna Data Offers:
 

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Great work-life balance.
• Work on high profile projects.

This is contract opportunity based in Austin, TX and no sponsorship can be provided. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status