Kubernetes specialist

5100 Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl invites skilled Kubernetes specialists to join a role focused on cluster operations, CI/CD, and platform improvements. You will deploy and manage AKS, ensure security isolation, and drive reliable delivery across multi-tenant environments.

You will implement IaC with Terraform or Bicep, build pipelines in Azure DevOps, and improve observability with monitoring tools. The role embraces a hybrid-friendly culture that supports growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Kubernetes expertise with 7+ years of hands-on experience.
• Proven AKS management, networking, scaling, and security.
• IaC proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep.
• DevOps and automation experience in CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
• Observability: monitoring with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
• Multi-tenant Kubernetes environments with namespace isolation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage AKS environments with high availability and security.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC for cloud resources.
• Monitor, log, and alert to ensure cluster health and quick incident response.

Skills

Kubernetes

AKS

Terraform

Bicep

DevOps

Observability

Multi-Tenant Architecture

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the worlds leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our peopleKyndrylsthat means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

What You Will Do

• Cluster Operations & Management
  • Deploy and manage robust, highly available, and scalable Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
  • Support and optimize shared and multi-tenant cluster architectures, ensuring strict resource isolation and security compliance.
  • Execute seamless cluster lifecycle operations , including version upgrades, node pool scaling, and patch management.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex operational, networking, and performance issues across the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• CI/CD, IaC, & Platform Enhancement
  • Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps to automate application and infrastructure deployments.
  • Provision and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and/or Bicep .
  • Collaborate with development teams to contribute to Kubernetes-based application development, defining manifest patterns and Helm charts.
  • Drive platform enhancements to continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and delivery speed.
• Monitoring, Security, & Governance
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure deep observability into cluster and application health.
  • Enforce Kubernetes security best practices , including network policies, RBAC, secret management, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Participate in incident management rotations to ensure rapid resolution of production issues and conduct thorough post-incident reviews.

Your future at Kyndryl

This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. Its a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. Its also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, youll find the opportunity here.

Who You Are

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Kubernetes Specialist with 7+ years of experience.
• Hands-on AKS Expertise: Proven track record of managing enterprise-grade AKS clusters, focusing on networking (Cilium, Azure CNI), scaling, and security.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep for provisioning Azure resources.
• DevOps & Automation: Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps .
• Observability & Monitoring: Solid experience utilizing monitoring tools (such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar) to set up proactive alerts and dashboards.
• Multi-Tenant Architecture: Direct experience managing shared/multi-tenant Kubernetes environments, including namespace isolation and resource quotas.
• Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex networking, storage, and application runtime issues within Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., or ).

Being You

The Kyn in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you dont meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and were excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. Thats The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isnt just a jobits an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social healthbecause we know that when you feel