DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with Kubernetes and a strong background in IaaS, CI/CD tools, and system administration. This role requires a deep understanding of Kubernetes clusters, Helm charts, reverse proxy load balancing, artifact management, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Drone CI, AWS CodePipeline, and ArgoCD.
• Manage and optimize reverse proxy load balancing with NGINX and Traefik.
• Automate the deployment of certificates using Certbot and Let’s Encrypt.
• Manage and configure artifact repositories using JFrog Artifactory.
• Administer and maintain Red Hat and Debian Linux systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Oversee pod management and logger management within Kubernetes environments.
• Install and configure Keel for automated Kubernetes deployments.
• Utilize Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) tools, preferably Terraform, for infrastructure automation.
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of the infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Utilize Grafana, Loki, Promtail, and Thanos for monitoring and observability.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Drone CI, AWS CodePipeline, and ArgoCD.
• Proficiency in using Red Hat and Debian Linux.
• Hands-on experience with Helm charts for Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of reverse proxy load balancing using NGINX and Traefik.
• Experience with certificate management tools like Certbot and Let’s Encrypt.
• Knowledge of artifact management systems, particularly JFrog Artifactory.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong system administration skills, particularly with Red Hat and Debian Linux.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and infrastructure.
• Experience with storage consoles for managing storage in a cloud or on-premises environment.
• Expertise in pod management within Kubernetes.
• Competence in logger management for monitoring and troubleshooting applications.
• Knowledge of gRPC and Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient communication between services.
• Experience with Grafana, Loki, Promtail, and Thanos for monitoring and observability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Kubernetes Certified Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator) are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.