Kubernetes Specialist / SME

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technical recruitment firm is seeking a Kubernetes Specialist/SME to join a client team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role focuses on a transformative big data program, requiring expertise in various technologies like Spark, Terraform, and CI/CD. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Kubernetes infrastructure and Linux environments, with opportunities for contract extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience with container management on Kubernetes.
• Must have an on-prem background and familiarity with Linux environments.
• Desirable: experience with Open Telemetry and Argo.

Responsibilities

• Define and migrate application suites to a Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Assist with a big data transformation program.

Skills

Spark

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Hadoop

Linux / RHEL

Grafana

Elastic Search

Open Telemetry

Argo

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Client:

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Remote - 2 days p/month in Sheffield

Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) - 9 months initially w/ likely extensions

About the Role:

We are looking for a Kubernetes Specialist / SME to join our client's team.

In this role, you’ll be assisting with a big data transformation program. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and migrating a host of applications suites to a Kubernetes infrastructure environment.

Requirements:

• Spark
• S3 Engine
• Terraform
• Ansible
• CI/CD
• Hadoop
• Linux / RHEL – on prem background / container management
• Grafana or Elastic Search– for observability
• Desirable: experience with Open Telemetry and/or Argo

This is an urgent requirement - suitable candidates should apply ASAP for consideration.