Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux)

Armada; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

14 paid company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan options (401(k))

Job summary

A leading edge infrastructure company located in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Platform Engineer. This role involves designing and managing Kubernetes clusters, automating deployments, and ensuring infrastructure reliability. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud integration. The compensation ranges from $144,000 to $180,000, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in platform engineering.
• 5+ years designing and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• 3+ years experience in complex Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Monitor health and performance of infrastructures.
• Automate cluster operations and deployment pipelines.

Skills

DevSecOps/SRE experience

Kubernetes management

Linux administration

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Monitoring/logging tools

Kubernetes security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

About the Company

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus

Armada is a full‑stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, detail‑oriented Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Edge team. You will be responsible for the design, automation, optimization, and operation of our Kubernetes‑based platform supporting our Galleon mobile data centers and Atlas cloud integration. This is a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes while valuing mentorship, collaboration, and open communication. You will work on building and managing resilient, secure, and scalable Kubernetes environments across diverse edge locations and cloud infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of our distributed computing platform.

Location: This role is office‑based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Architect, design, deploy, configure, and manage highly available Kubernetes clusters on‑prem (Galleon data centers) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments. This includes designing the cluster layout, resource allocation, and storage configurations.
• Administer, maintain, and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers) and storage solutions (PV/PVC, Storage Classes, CSI drivers).
• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure Stack Local and HCI environments.
• Maintain and monitor containerized platform services running within the clusters and robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Drive Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators, promoting automation, repeatability, and reliability.
• Support and troubleshoot complex issues related to the Kubernetes platform, containerized services, networking, and infrastructure.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning).
• Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration), and infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization, particularly in edge environments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Work in collaboration with software engineering, DevOps, security teams, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and secure operation of applications on Kubernetes.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies from the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on‑call rotations, incident management, and building self‑healing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps/SRE and platform engineering, with a significant focus on building and managing complex production environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and administering production Kubernetes clusters, with experience specifically in on‑premises and bare‑metal deployments.
• Deep expertise in Linux administration and troubleshooting, demonstrated through at least 3+ years of hands‑on experience managing complex Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, core components, operational best practices, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding and proven experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions, particularly Terraform and/or Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience configuring and managing monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Solid understanding of Linux OS, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPNs) and container networking (CNI).
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others to debug and solve problems.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
• Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD solutions for DevSecOps, such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD).
• Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Experience managing Kubernetes in edge computing or resource‑constrained environments.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: The starting base salary range for this role is $144,000 – $180,000 USD, varying based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• Competitive base salary and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost).
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA).
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• 14 paid company holidays per year.

You’re a Great Fit if You’re

• A go‑getter with a growth mindset. You’re intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge.
• A detail‑oriented problem‑solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a “get‑it‑done” attitude.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You’re energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company.
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda.
• Highly organized and results‑driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.