What are the responsibilities and job description for the Containers Engineer position at Jobs via Dice?
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!
Job#: 3029212
Job Description:
Containers Engineer
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
This position is for an Infrastructure Container Operations Engineer within the Enterprise Product and Platform Engineering team. The role focuses on managing Kubernetes container platform ecosystems in both AWS and on-premises environments. This is a technical engineering position responsible for the deployment, management, and automation of container infrastructure, supporting a significant growth in production clusters.
Key Responsibilities
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in a DevOps environment is required.
Technical Skills:
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job#: 3029212
Job Description:
Containers Engineer
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
This position is for an Infrastructure Container Operations Engineer within the Enterprise Product and Platform Engineering team. The role focuses on managing Kubernetes container platform ecosystems in both AWS and on-premises environments. This is a technical engineering position responsible for the deployment, management, and automation of container infrastructure, supporting a significant growth in production clusters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Kubernetes and Linux server infrastructure, handling container platform ecosystems through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Perform upgrades and patching for Kubernetes environments, primarily OpenShift.
- Support a high volume of application onboarding, moving applications from stand-alone servers to containerized environments.
- Handle user requests for environment builds and automation through tools like ServiceNow and Jira.
- Develop automation for cluster creation and other operational tasks using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Conduct root cause analysis for platform issues and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Collaborate with product teams to facilitate container adoption and support enterprise container strategies.
- Mentor less experienced team members on container technologies and best practices.
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in a DevOps environment is required.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Proficiency with AWS and VMware environments.
- Strong background in infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and BitBucket.
- Proficiency in Linux administration and scripting.
- Knowledge of version control systems.
- Familiarity with monitoring and cloud provisioning tools.
- Developer experience is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes lifecycle management.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Chef.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.