Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Sr - Kubernetes (AKS)

Dayforce US, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HCM innovator is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Senior to lead the Cloud Kubernetes Engineering team. You'll consolidate AKS platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability while addressing complex challenges in cloud infrastructure management. This role offers impact and technical ownership in a dynamic environment focused on professional growth and community commitment.

Benefits

Wellness initiatives

Volunteer days

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cloud infrastructure design.
• 5+ years managing Kubernetes with deep troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience in large-scale Kubernetes projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical implementation of the AKS platform for scalability and resilience.
• Own incident response and troubleshooting for Kubernetes issues.
• Automate cluster lifecycle management with Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud Architecture

Azure Infrastructure

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

ArgoCD

GitHub Workflows

Job description

United States

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better - Reflects our co mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location:Work is what you do, not where you go.For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the USA.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and residency in the United States.

About the opportunity:

Shape the Future of Our Global Kubernetes Platform!

We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Senior to take a technical lead for our Cloud Kubernetes Engineering team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting and defining how we build, operate, and scale our Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform globally.

We are in the process of consolidating three AKS platforms (~110 clusters) into a unified, streamlined platform (~40 clusters). This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully and influencing the future of how we run Kubernetes at scale.

If you have in-depth expertise in Kubernetes engineering and operations, cloud architecture, and Azure infrastructure, and you enjoy taking ownership and making an impact, solving complex challenges, and thrive in a place where you can design and troubleshoot, we want to hear from you.

What you'll get to do:

Support and Drive AKS Platform Strategy & Influence Direction

• Help shape the technical implementation of our AKS platform, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and future-proofing
• Provide input in how our global Kubernetes platform evolves, helping to define and implement best practices, and contributing to decision-making
• Assist and implement AKS platform standards enforcement
• Help drive the consolidation effort, ensuring a smooth transition from 110 clusters to 50 without sacrificing performance or reliability
• Work with platform leadership, security teams, infra engineering teams, and other stakeholders to align Kubernetes strategies with business needs
• Explain concepts and work with stakeholders and internal customers

Kubernetes Technical Operations & Proactive Problem-Solving

• Take ownership of incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for AKS-related issues
• Provide internal customer AKS support and provide subject expertise
• Ensure AKS clusters are consistently up to date, secure, and in sync, minimizing drift across environments
• Identify potential scaling, security, or operational risks before they become issues, and proactively implement solutions
• Identify scalability, security, and operational risks before they become problems, and proactively implement solutions
• Help optimize monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for improved visibility and proactive problem resolution
• Provide day2 support and operational efficiency of the Kubernetes clusters

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Automation of cluster lifecycle management, including provisioning, scaling, upgrades, and decommissioning
• Improve and standardize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, ArgoCD, and GitHub workflows
• Help optimize CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to streamline Kubernetes deployments, and work with Release Engineering for internal customer-facing integrations
• Drive consistency in AKS configurations across all environments
• As part of our AKS consolidation effort, streamline and hands-on support of internal customer migrationsensuring seamless transitions
• Define clear migration strategies that minimize downtime and operational risk
• Provide technical expertise to the Kubernetes team, supporting a culture of learning and innovation
• Be an effective communicator, able to articulate technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure AKS platform adoption and adherence to best practices
• Stay ahead of industry trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives for our Kubernetes platform
• Assist with both greenfield onboarding of containerized applications and microservices, and lift-and-shifts

Skills and experience we value:

Technical Expertise & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure design and implementation, with deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture
• 5+ years of hands-on in-depth experience managing Kubernetes in dev/qa/prod, including deep troubleshooting of platform and workloads and Day2 operations
• Expert-level understanding of AKS, including cluster operations, networking, identity, and security best practices
• Proven ability to identify future challenges and proactively design and implement solutions to mitigate risks before they become issues
• Deep hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ArgoCD), and CI/CD automation
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals, operations, controllers, networking (CNI), and observability tools
• Proven experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and proactive problem resolution in Kubernetes environments
• Experience with large-scale Kubernetes platform consolidation or migration projects is a strong plus
• Experience with defining and enforcing Kubernetes platform standards across multiple teams and clusters
• Proactive problem solver – capable of anticipating challenges and addressing them before they impact operations
• Strong communicator – able to explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way
• Technical guide – experienced in influencing technical direction across teams
• Strategic thinker – capable of shaping a long-term Kubernetes platform roadmap while managing short-term priorities

What would make you really stand out (Experience Over Certifications):

While certifications are a plus, we value real-world experience more than credentials. That said, these certifications and skills may be beneficial:

• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

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