Sr. Platform Engineer

Kyriba; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes to design and manage complex cloud infrastructures. The role involves implementing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance Kubernetes platforms. Candidates should have extensive experience in container orchestration and a strong background in Linux and cloud technologies. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux experience with focus on containerization technologies.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
• 2+ years of experience using Terraform for infrastructure deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Kubernetes clusters across multiple AWS regions.
• Manage and optimize K8s clusters, focusing on performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain pod security policies and network policies.

Skills

Kubernetes architecture

Container orchestration

Linux

Infrastructure as Code

GitOps

Container networking

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Terraform

ArgoCD

Prometheus

Grafana

Helm

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Location: East Cost

About the role:

As a Senior DevOps Engineer with Kubernetes specialization, you'll
be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud
infrastructure with a focus on containerized environments. You will leverage your expertise in Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, and cloud-native technologies to build robust, scalable, and secure solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of Kubernetes principles and hands-on experience with modern container management tools and technologies in cloud environments.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

● Design and implement scalable Kubernetes clusters across multiple AWS
regions and availability zones
● Configure and manage advanced Kubernetes features including custom
controllers, operators, and CRDs
● Architect, develop and deploy AWS infrastructure using Terraform, Crossplane
and other IaC tools with emphasis on Kubernetes components
● Design and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines for our GitOps IaC and K8s
solutions with ArgoCD, Kargo and ArgoWorkflows
● Manage and optimize K8s clusters, focusing on performance tuning, resource
optimization, and governance
● Improve systems and applications observability with Kubernetes-native
monitoring solutions

● Oversee FinOps for Kubernetes workloads, ensuring cost efficiency through
proper resource requests and limits
● Develop and maintain pod security policies and network policies to ensure
secure communication between services, administer Cilium
● Collaborate with Development teams, System Architects, and Product Managers on ongoing migration to Kubernetes platforms
● Contribute to the knowledge base and share Kubernetes best practices

Education, Experience & Skills:

● Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
● Expert in Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration
● 5+ years of Linux experience with focus on containerization technologies
● 5+ years of building and maintaining a SaaS platform with microservices
architecture
● 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
● 3+ years of experience with advanced Kubernetes features (StatefulSets,
DaemonSets, CRDs, Controllers)
● 3+ years of experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
● 2+ years of experience using Terraform for infrastructure deployment
● 2+ years of experience with Helm for Kubernetes application deployment
● Strong understanding of container networking, storage, and security best
practices
● Ability to program with one or more high-level languages for Kubernetes
automation
● Experience with Kubernetes monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and
Jaeger
● Must be passionate about container orchestration and infrastructure as code

Base compensation for this role is: $146,400.00 - $185,100.00 annual salary. In addition to the base pay this position includes a variable compensation. The role might also be potentially eligible to long term Incentive. The final package may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications as well as specific cost of living circumstances in some specific locations.

Comprehensive benefits package may be found here: www.kyriba.com/company/careers/benefits/

Kyriba believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship, and genetic information.See EEO is the Law.

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