Overview
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.Certifications
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist)J-18808-Ljbffr