Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes)

Accendra Health; India; Remote; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking an experienced Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes) to manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters across OpenShift, AKS and multiple environments. You will ensure platform stability, security, and compliance while supporting app teams with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires strong Kubernetes administration, networking, security, and observability expertise, along with proactive collaboration with development and operations teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Strong Kubernetes/OpenShift administration experience.
• Azure Kubernetes Service expertise.
• Proficiency with CLI tools for cluster operations (kubectl/oc).
• Experience with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines (Argo CD).
• Observability stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operational support to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with dev and ops to implement features and CI/CD.
• Optimize environments for performance, scalability, and security.
• Monitor performance and ensure uptime and reliability.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters with high availability.
• Configure infrastructure components for reliability.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitOps tools (Argo CD).
• Perform advanced Linux administration across cloud/on-prem.
• Document procedures for clarity and accessibility.
• Support knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Kubernetes/ OpenShift admin

Azure Kubernetes Service

kubectl/ oc

GitOps (Argo CD)

Prometheus/Grafana

Linux administration

Container security

Networking (DNS, Ingress, LB)

RBAC, TLS, SSO/SAML

Team collaboration

Tools

Argo CD

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

3610 Accendra India

Full time

REQ_25_29528

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.

With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

Job Description: Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes) to manage and maintain enterprise-grade Kubernetes-based clusters across multiple environments (OpenShift, AKS).

This role ensures platform stability, security, and compliance while supporting application teams with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, networking, security, and observability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operational support and troubleshoot complex issues to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement features and integrate user-facing elements.

• Optimize container platform environments for performance, scalability, and security, following best practices.

• Monitor system performance and resolve issues to ensure uptime and reliability.

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes-based clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

• Configure infrastructure components for optimal performance and reliability.

• Administer and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD), ensuring security and compliance.

• Perform advanced Linux administration, including installation and configuration, across cloud environments.

• Document operational, maintenance, and upgrade procedures for clarity and accessibility.

• Support knowledge sharing and assist team members in troubleshooting and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift administration.

• Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service.

• Proficiency with CLI tools (e.g., kubectl, oc) for cluster operations.

• Experience with GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipeline management using tools like Argo CD.

• Hands‑on experience with observability stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana.

• Advanced Linux administration skills for cloud and on‑prem environments.

• Knowledge of container security practices and vulnerability management.

• Understanding of networking components including DNS, ingress controllers, and load balancers.

• Familiarity with RBAC, TLS, and SSO/SAML for secure access management.

Networking & Security:

• Knowledge of DNS, ingress controllers, load balancers, RBAC, TLS, and SSO/SAML.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Understanding of HIPAA compliance and security best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with container image scanning and vulnerability management.

• Exposure to infrastructure automation tools.

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.

#AccendraHealth

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.

With more than 6,000 teammates across a nationwide network of over 250 service locations across our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, we have the reach and expertise to make home-based care work better for everyone.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities ─ from remote-friendly to hybrid and in-person roles ─ and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.