About the role

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD, etc.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
  • Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud and on-premises environments (EKS, AKS, GKE, Rancher, RKE2, k3s, OpenShift).
  • Enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, PodSecurity, secrets, network policies).
  • Monitor and tune Kubernetes workloads for performance and reliability.
  • Administer, operate, and troubleshoot distributed database systems (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, Cockroach DB, etcd) within Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, data consistency, and performance.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
  • Implement observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Zabbix, etc.) for infrastructure and applications.
  • Partner with dev teams to design scalable deployment patterns and troubleshoot pipeline/build/deploy issues.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation for environments, playbooks, and architectural decisions.
  • Mentor peers and team members in DevOps tools, Kubernetes, and cloud-native practices.

Requirements

  • 3+ years managing Kubernetes in production
  • Expertise with container tools (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
  • Strong CI/CD experience with GitLab, Jenkins, Argo CD, and GitOps workflows.
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
  • Deep knowledge of managing distributed databases in Kubernetes including StatefulSets, PVCs, dynamic volume provisioning. Backup, recovery, scaling, and clustering techniques.
  • Cloud experience in on-prem, AWS, GCP, Azure or OpenStack; experience with hybrid/multi-cloud preferred.
  • Familiarity with service meshes and Kubernetes networking (Istio, Calico, Cilium).
  • Proficient in Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities across app, infra, and DB layers.
  • Clear communication and ability to collaborate across development, QA, security, and operations.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in high-paced, on-call environments.
  • Excellent documentation habits and focus on operational excellence.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (FIPS, FedRAMP, FISMA).
  • Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), AWS/GCP, or Terraform.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters.
  • Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you.
  • Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success.
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.

Job title

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$150,000 - $230,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job