Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerPrimary Skills: GitLab (advanced), Artifactory (advanced), Kubernetes (intermediate), PostgreSQL HA (advanced), Linux Administration (advanced)Contract Type: W2Duration: 12 Months with possible extensionLocation: Kirkland, WA (Onsite)Pay Range: $60 to $67 per hourJob Summary: Senior Systems Engineer role involves managing critical developer platforms, GitLab and Artifactory, across diverse environments. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, executing maintenance, and driving operational excellence through automation and infrastructure modernization. The position requires independent problem-solving for complex infrastructure challenges.Key Responsibilities:Maintain GitLab and Artifactory platforms for high availability.Perform upgrades, patching, and modernization with minimal disruption.Manage advanced configurations like Geo replication and HA clusters.Build and maintain observability dashboards and establish SLAs.Implement GitOps principles and support Kubernetes migrations.Proven experience operating enterprise-scale developer platforms.Deep understanding of GitLab and JFrog Artifactory administration.Strong Linux administration and Kubernetes management skills. Experience working in regulated market environments is preferred.Must-Have Skills:Proven experience operating enterprise-scale developer platforms.Deep understanding of GitLab and JFrog Artifactory administration.Strong Linux administration and Kubernetes management skills.Python & Automation (Ansible, Puppet, Bash)Industry Experience:Experience working in regulated market environments is preferred.ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!