Principal Kubernetes Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Dallas seeks a Principal Kubernetes Engineer to design and implement large-scale solutions in production. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud platforms, strong programming skills in Go and Python, and experience in optimizing system performance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and implement CI/CD pipelines. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production environments.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, and React.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Develop and optimize containerized applications.
• Collaborate with platform engineers and teams.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

Go

Python

React

GitHub

CI/CD

API technologies

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Kubernetes Engineer to design, develop, and implement large-scale solutions in production environments.

This role requires deep expertise in container orchestration, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience in optimizing system performance and reliability, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Kubernetes-based solutions for large-scale production environments.
• Develop and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with platform engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation using GitHub Actions and related DevOps tools.
• Manage data integration and storage solutions using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Develop APIs and integration solutions using Kafka, REST, and GraphQL.
• Ensure system designs allow for incremental, safe releases across multiple teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and introduce solutions that enhance organizational capabilities.
• Participate in Agile development processes and architecture planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, and React.
• Experience with GitHub for source control and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Knowledge of API technologies (Kafka, REST, GraphQL) and data management systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency, and reliability.
• Strong communication skills for conveying ideas verbally, in writing, and through diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience in the airline industry.
• Background as a platform engineer or experience collaborating closely with platform engineering teams.
• Familiarity with container orchestration best practices and DevOps methodologies.