DevOps Engineer- Rancher Specialist

Adfolks LLC- A ZainTECH Company; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in India is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design and manage Kubernetes-based infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have rich experience with SUSE Rancher and related tools, focusing on building secure and scalable solutions. Responsibilities include maintaining Kubernetes clusters, optimizing networking, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position recommended for mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on experience with SUSE Rancher, RKE2, and Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of container runtimes (Docker/Containerd) and CNI plugins (Calico).
• Expertise in observability and monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Mimir, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry).
• Strong Linux administration skills and proficiency with CLI tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters using SUSE Rancher.
• Manage centralized platforms through Rancher UI with proper RBAC implementation.
• Configure and optimize networking with Calico and service discovery via CoreDNS.
• Implement container runtime environments with Docker.
• Deploy and manage monitoring and logging stacks.

Skills

SUSE Rancher

Kubernetes

Docker/Containerd

Calico

Prometheus

Grafana

PostgreSQL replication

RHEL 8.5/9.0

SELinux

Tools

MinIO

NGINX

Fluent Bit

OpenTelemetry

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Devops Engineer with strong expertise in Kubernetes-based ecosystems, container orchestration, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and managing large‑scale containerized applications using SUSE Rancher, Kubernetes, and associated tools. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to build and optimize scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters using SUSE Rancher (RMS), RKE2, and related orchestration tools.
• Manage centralized platforms through Rancher UI with proper RBAC implementation.
• Configure and optimize networking with Calico (CNI) and service discovery via CoreDNS.
• Implement container runtime environments with Containerd/Docker.
• Ensure container security and compliance using SUSE NeuVector and SELinux.
• Deploy and manage monitoring, observability, and logging stacks including:
• Manage storage and persistence solutions such as MinIO, Longhorn, NFS-CSI, and Harbour (Container Registry).
• Administer and optimize database and middleware services:
• PostgreSQL 16 (with Master/Slave replication), PGPool2, NGINX (as Kubernetes Reverse Proxy).
• Work with RHEL 8.5/9.0 environments and Linux command-line tools for infrastructure operations.
• Provide technical solutions, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for production systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and development teams to ensure best practices in containerized environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on experience with SUSE Rancher (RMS), RKE2, and Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of container runtimes (Docker/Containerd) and CNI plugins (Calico).
• Expertise in observability and monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Mimir, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry).
• Good understanding of storage solutions (MinIO, Longhorn, NFS-CSI, Container Registry - Harbour).
• Practical experience with PostgreSQL replication, PGPool2, and NGINX for load balancing/reverse proxy.
• Strong Linux administration skills (preferably RHEL 8.5/9.0) and proficiency with CLI tools.
• Experience with security frameworks (SELinux, NeuVector) in Kubernetes environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKS/CKAD) or Rancher.
• Hands‑on experience in hybrid or multi‑cloud Kubernetes deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience in performance benchmarking and capacity planning for Kubernetes workloads.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting