Kubernetes Engineer

Job Title: Kubernetes / DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Contract Type: W2

Job Details

We're looking for a Kubernetes / DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and manage scalable containerized infrastructure in Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to support modern cloud-native applications.

Responsibilities
• Own and manage Kubernetes clusters (AKS) and associated Azure infrastructure - App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD for container-based deployments.
• Automate cluster provisioning, configuration, and scaling using Terraform or Helm.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and DataDog.
• Work with developers to containerize applications, optimize deployments, and improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Manage and troubleshoot production and staging environments for Kubernetes workloads.
• Enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance across clusters (RBAC, Policies, Secrets Management, SOC2/ISO readiness).
• Continuously evaluate and enhance cost, performance, and automation across environments.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering experience (Azure & Kubernetes focus).
• Hands-on expertise with:
• Kubernetes / AKS: deployment, scaling, and operations.
• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD.
• IaC Tools: Terraform, Helm, or ARM Templates.
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.
• Experience in containerization (Docker) and cloud-native workflows.
• Familiarity with observability stacks - Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or Application Insights.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure scalability.