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Kubernetes (K8s) Engineer
Location: Middletown, NJ
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Kubernetes (K8s) Engineer to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Kubernetes, containerization, and DevOps practices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters (on-premises or cloud).
- Deploy, scale, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
- Monitor cluster performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- Implement security best practices for Kubernetes workloads and clusters.
- Manage container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Work with development teams to containerize applications and optimize performance.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Perform upgrades, patches, and cluster maintenance activities.
- Ensure logging, monitoring, and alerting using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s).
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
- Good understanding of microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, ingress controllers).
- Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Preferred Qualifications
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS).
- Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators.
- Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Experience with security tools and DevSecOps practices.
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Go).
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in an Agile environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with multi-cluster or hybrid cloud environments.
- Exposure to serverless architectures.
- Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in cloud environment
Thanks &Regards
Rahul Sharma | Team Lead
Amaze Systems Inc
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Salary : $50 - $58