DevOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to ensure the operational health, security, and reliability of Kubernetes-based development and production environments. This role focuses on maintaining cluster infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities, and enhancing CI/CD pipelines to enable the secure and efficient delivery of cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Location: Fully Remote – Within EU
Length: 2 year contract
Role Overview Kubernetes DevOps Engineer responsible for maintaining the operational health, security, and reliability of Kubernetes-based development and production environments.
Key Responsibilities Maintain, monitor, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters and associated infrastructure.
Identify, remediate, and manage CVEs in container base images and application dependencies.
Rebuild and redeploy container images as part of routine maintenance.
Enhance and support CI/CD workflows for Kubernetes workloads, ensuring automation and reliability.
Implement and automate security and compliance checks across environments.
Collaborate with development teams to align platform updates with application lifecycles.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting production workloads.
Document processes and maintain operational runbooks for reference and knowledge sharing.
Required Skills & Experience Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, operations, and best practices.
Experience with container image management (Docker, BuildKit, etc.).
Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or Concourse.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools including Helm, Kustomize, and Terraform.
Proficient in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go).
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or Administrator (CKA).
Knowledge of Kubernetes security practices including Pod Security and Network Policies.
Experience with service meshes such as Istio or Linkerd.
Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, OpenStack, or GCP.
Contributions to open source or upstream Kubernetes projects.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Consulting
Industries Staffing and Recruiting and Software Development
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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