Subject Matter Expert in Kubernetes

ASCENDING; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking a Senior Kubernetes SME to lead the transition from monolithic systems to a cloud-native architecture. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable applications using Kubernetes on Azure, implement load balancing, and enforce security best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance federal healthcare projects while mentoring junior team members. This is a unique opportunity to drive DevOps principles and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and looking for a remote role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in rearchitecting monolithic applications to cloud-native architectures.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and Terraform is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable applications using Kubernetes within Azure.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate Kubernetes solutions into healthcare projects.

Skills

Kubernetes

Load balancing algorithms

Terraform

C# (.NET)

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes (AKS)

Job description

Required U.S. Citizenship / No clearance needed / 100% remote within the US / EST Time Zone

Our client, a leading US-based healthcare company, is looking for a Senior Kubernetes SME. You will play a significant part in leading the rearchitecting efforts of the existing monolithic system to an Azure cloud-native architecture, leveraging modern cloud technologies and best practices. This will include collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers, architects, and product managers to define and implement the applications in the Kubernetes cluster. This SME will also drive the adoption of DevOps principles and practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure applications using Kubernetes (AKS) within Azure.
2. Implement and manage load balancing algorithms to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
3. Enforce security best practices for containerized applications and cluster management.
4. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate and replicate environments efficiently.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kubernetes solutions into broader federal healthcare projects.
6. Provide ongoing maintenance and support for Kubernetes environments, including upgrades and patches.
7. Conduct technology evaluations and provide recommendations for new tools, technologies, and frameworks that can enhance our infrastructure.
8. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Qualifications:

1. Strong Kubernetes (K8S) development experience within large organizations required.
2. Kubernetes on Azure cloud environment is highly preferred - AKS.
3. 7+ years of experience in rearchitecting large-scale monolithic applications to cloud-native architectures.
4. Load balancing algorithms are a must-have.
5. Terraform is a must-have.
6. A previous software developer background is preferred.
7. Experience programming C# (.NET) or Java is a plus.
8. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering or a related field.

Thanks for applying!