Senior Container Platform Engineer

C.H. Robinson; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Container Platform Engineer to oversee its Kubernetes environment. This role offers 100% telecommuting and requires expertise in cloud-native applications along with a solid background in Azure and container orchestration technologies. The position includes designing and managing scalable solutions while collaborating with a global team. C.H. Robinson values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

401(k) with 6% company matching

Paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off to volunteer

Comprehensive medical plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Azure Cloud or similar public cloud.
• 3 years of experience managing a production cluster.
• 3 years operating Kubernetes and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage Kubernetes applications.
• Provide operational support and troubleshoot system issues.
• Collaborate with global teams for continuity of support.

Skills

Kubernetes

Azure Cloud

Terraform

Bash

Python

Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

C.H. Robinson seeks a Senior Container Platform Engineer to provide operational support for C.H. Robinson’s Kubernetes environment, both on-premises and in our Azure cloud. The position reports to the headquarters at 14900 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347. Telecommuting is permitted 100% of the time from anywhere in the U.S. In this role you will: effectively design, build, configure, and expose cloud native applications for Kubernetes; define application resources and use core primitives to build, monitor, and troubleshoot scalable applications and tools in Kubernetes; support the related technologies in the platform’s domain such as routing, monitoring, alerting, performance, and capacity planning; and work closely with and in conjunction with a U.S. based team, as well as other global team members, to deliver follow-the-sun support for the Kubernetes ecosystem. C.H. Robinson is a 24/7 Support Team supporting a global environment and as such, you may be asked to cover alterative shifts and be part of a weekly on-call rotation. The Compensation Range reflected indicates a national wage range for this position with C.H. Robinson. The annual salary range for the Senior Container Platform Engineer position based out of C.H. Robinson’s U.S. headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN is$103,605.00 - $154,500.00.

Benefits information available here: https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/life-at-chr/benefits-and-wellbeing/

Basic Qualifications:

The position requires at least a bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IS, MIS, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus at least three (3) years of experience as a Container Platform Engineer, or Cloud Engineer, or DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role involving the development of open-source platforms for managing containerized workloads and services. A qualified applicant’s experience must include: 3 years of experience working in Azure Cloud or other public cloud environment; 3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code systems, including Terraform and/or Atlantis; 3 years of experience managing the planning and execution of version and configuration changes to a live production cluster; 3 years of experience with Kubernetes routing and load-balancing experience (Nginx and/or Kong); 3 years of experience with modern scripting languages (Bash, YAML, and/or Python); and 3 years of experience using APM/monitoring tools (Datadog and/or Prometheus).

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$83,500.00 - $185,400.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE//Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid and floating holidays

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.