Kubernetes Engineer (Kubernetes, Jenkins, IAC)

My client is looking for a Kubernetes Specialist to work 3 days onsite in Sheffield (Candidate can be based in Leeds to work 3 days a week in office in Leeds).

Job Description

Top Skils- Kubernetes - 5+ years experience

Design, deploy, and manages containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Key requirements include proficiency in Kubernetes architecture, Linux networking, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform), and scripting (Go/Python). The role involves optimizing cluster performance, managing services, and supporting developer workflows. wiz.io +5

• Cluster Management: Deploy, scale, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate environment provisioning using Terraform or Ansible.
• CI/CD & GitOps: Build and manage pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD, or Flux.
• Networking & Security: Configure networking (Ingress, CNI, service mesh) and implement security best practices (RBAC, network policies).
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement logging and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentd).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve cluster issues related to networking, storage, and application performance

• Kubernetes Expertise: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes components, architecture, and APIs.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and container runtimes.
• Cloud Experience: Strong experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Scripting/Coding: Ability to write automation scripts in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Linux Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux system administration.
• Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) preferred.

• 5+ years of experience managing Kubernetes in production.
• Experience with GitOps workflows and managing infrastructure at scale.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on automation.

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