Kubernetes Engineer ($28/hr. on w2)

Job Title: Kubernetes Engineer

Location: Remote

Mode : Contract (6+ Months)

Rate - $28/hr. on w2

USC/GC only

  • Job Description,
  • Execute routine operational tasks
  • in Kubernetes and cloud environments by following established runbooks and standard operating procedures, ensuring platform stability and compliance with best practices.
  • Monitor cluster health and performance
  • , track key metrics, and respond to system alerts; perform initial troubleshooting of Kubernetes workloads and nodes, and promptly
  • escalate complex issues
  • to L2 engineers when necessary.
  • Deployment & CI/CD Support:
  • Assist with application deployments
  • on Kubernetes clusters, following defined processes to help roll out updates and new releases in coordination with senior engineers.
  • Support CI/CD pipeline executions
  • (e.g., using GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, Helm), ensuring deployment jobs run smoothly and in accordance with change management guidelines and branching strategies.
  • Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
  • Respond to alerts, incidents, and service requests
  • in a timely manner, performing initial triage and remediation steps as directed by runbooks or supervisors.
  • Coordinate with senior engineers during incidents
  • , providing clear information, gathering logs and metrics (using tools like kubectl and cloud dashboards), and assisting in root cause analysis while learning from every incident.
  • Documentation & Runbook Management:
  • Maintain and update technical documentation
  • , including operational runbooks, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting guides in collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence). Ensure all procedures and fixes are well-documented for future reference and team use.
  • Adhere to IT service management processes
  • , accurately logging activities and resolutions in tools like ServiceNow or Jira, and contribute to improving documentation as systems and processes evolve.
  • Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
  • Work closely with offshore L2 teams
  • , ensuring effective knowledge handover and collaboration. Engage in regular meetings with global colleagues to discuss ongoing issues, share updates, and verify that resolved issues remain fixed.
  • Contribute to process improvements
  • by identifying repetitive manual tasks suitable for automation or optimization. Share insights and suggestions with the team to enhance operational efficiency and reliability over time.
  • REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Experience
  • in a Kubernetes, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure support role (entry-level/associate level).
  • Solid understanding of Linux
  • operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Amazon Linux 2) and basic system administration skills in a cloud or data center environment.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools
  • such as GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, and Helm, with a foundational understanding of how code is built, tested, and deployed.
  • Basic experience with public cloud platforms
  • (AWS and/or Azure), including familiarity with core services and any hands-on project or internship experience on cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with command-line tools
  • such as kubectl for Kubernetes management, container tools like Docker/nerdctl, version control systems (Git/GitLab), and basic use of cloud CLIs (AWS CLI and/or Azure CLI).
  • Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes concepts
  • Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools
  • , including code repositories and basic branching/merging strategies using Git or platforms like GitLab.
  • Experience with ITSM and documentation tools
  • , such as logging incidents and changes in ServiceNow or Jira, and using Confluence or similar platforms for knowledge sharing.
  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • Strong attention to detail
  • and commitment to following established processes and protocols.
  • Good communication skills
  • (both written and verbal), with the ability to docum
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