Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes Engineer

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Full-Time

Job ID 25-09779

Solugenix is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer for a full-time, hybrid position based in Irvine, CA.

Seeking a Kubernetes Engineer with deep expertise in container orchestration and CNCF ecosystem tooling. This role will focus on designing, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters to provide a resilient and scalable platform for application teams. Looking for strong communication skills, high energy, taking ownership, and not afraid to engage with customers.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals and APIs.
• Good experience in scripting in Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS EKS and/or self-managed Kubernetes.
• Experience with Helm, Operators, and CRDs.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK).
• Strong communication skills, high energy, take ownership and not afraid to engage with customers.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) preferred.
• Strong Kubernetes knowledge with Red Hat OpenShift Operator framework is a plus.
• Experience with Portworx (installation, configuration, troubleshooting) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Administer Kubernetes clusters (EKS, self-managed, and hybrid).
• Automate cluster provisioning, upgrades, and scaling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot containerized workloads and cluster-level issues.
• Implement RBAC, network policies, and security best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based deployments (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Integrate CNCF tools (service mesh, observability, policy management).
• Collaborate with developers to ensure optimal application performance on Kubernetes.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $80/hour to $90/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.