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About the Role
This DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes) role focuses on designing and operating secure, scalable cloud platforms that support mission-critical workloads. You’ll shape multi-account Amazon EKS environments, influence Kubernetes standards, and extend clusters through custom resources and automation. The six-month project offers high autonomy, hands‑on impact, and the chance to deepen expertise in AWS, Terraform, and modern cloud engineering.
What you will do
* Work on a project with a 6 months duration;
* Design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters across multiple accounts and regions;
* Implement advanced Kubernetes architectures including multi-tenant clusters, namespaces, RBAC, and network policies;
* Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes resources and controllers to extend cluster functionality;
* Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of containerized workloads;
* Integrate Kubernetes with AWS ecosystem services such as IAM, ALB Ingress Controller, and CloudWatch;
* Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform for cluster and workload provisioning;
* Perform cluster monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning for performance and cost optimization;
* Establish and enforce best practices and standards for Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Must haves
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment;
* 3–5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer;
* Proven track record managing AWS environments with multiple services and accounts;
* Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals including API server, scheduler, controllers, CRDs, and admission controllers;
* Strong experience with EKS and self-managed Kubernetes clusters;
* Ability to design and implement custom Kubernetes resources and controllers using the Operator pattern and controller-runtime;
* Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code;
* Strong knowledge of containerization with Docker and container lifecycle;
Nice to haves
* AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate or Professional certification;
* Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS;
* Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/EFK;
* Strong scripting skills with Python or Bash;
* Working knowledge of developing basic REST API Services.
Perks and Benefits
* Professional growth
Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
* Competitive compensation
We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
* A selection of exciting projects
Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands
* Flextime
Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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