Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Freemotion from iFIT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Generous Employee Discount

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Freemotion from iFIT in Tampa, FL, is looking for a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to actively design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms, including Kubernetes. The role demands a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience, alongside certifications in Kubernetes.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) are highly valued.
• Experience with large-scale Kubernetes deployments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes deployments.
• Implement security best practices and compliance controls.

Skills

Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)

Experience with Kubernetes Operators Framework

Contribution to open-source Kubernetes projects

Experience with service mesh technologies

Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards

Multi-cloud platform experience

Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Kubernetes clouds)

Experience with large-scale deployments (100+ nodes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Locations: Tampa-FL, Mesquite-TX, Advance-NC

Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.

Primary Job Functions

• Actively design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and implement into Kubernetes platforms, and understand the concept of cattle vs pets, but the reality of which is which, why, and how to build solutions around that.
• Design and implement enterprise-scale Kubernetes clusters and supporting infrastructure
• Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes operators and controllers
• Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes deployments
• Implement security best practices and compliance controls
• Design and implement multi-cluster management solutions
• Architect high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Implement service mesh and networking solutions
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Optimize cluster performance and resource utilization
• Implement observability and monitoring solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members
• Design and implement GitOps workflows
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation while actively participating in the implementation
• Create and execute disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions across the technology stack
• Actively participate in code reviews and development activities
• Design, implement, and utilize centralized identity and access management solutions
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
• Experience with Kubernetes Operators Framework
• Contribution to open-source Kubernetes projects
• Experience with service mesh technologies
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Multi-cloud platform experience
• Experience with large‑scale deployments (100+ nodes) Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Kubernetes clouds)
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Deep understanding and implementation experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and their implementation

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location‑specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

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