Kubernetes Engineer; Kubernetes, Jenkins, IAC

Position: 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

Key Responsibilities

Cluster Management:
Deploy, scale, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Automate environment provisioning using Terraform or Ansible.
CI/CD & Git Ops:
Build and manage pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git Lab 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

Required

Skills and Qualifications

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:

or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

5+ years of experience managing Kubernetes in production.

Experience with Git Ops workflows and managing infrastructure ellent problem-solving skills and a focus on automation.

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