Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer

Role Description We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building cloud-native Kubernetes applications and administration of Kubernetes clusters, particularly with RH OpenShift, in bare-metal environments. Collaborate with application development teams to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications. Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and OpenShift platforms. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cluster performance and reliability. Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm). Ensure security best practices and compliance standards within the clusters. Qualifications Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science or related field (Required). Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required. Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-native Kubernetes applications. Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation. Linux administration skills (preferred). Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters (bare metal and/or public cloud environments). Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (preferred). Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security within Kubernetes. Requirements The base pay range for this role is $65 - $74 per hour. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening. Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs. Benefits MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue. Short- and long-term disability coverage. Employer paid life insurance. Participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants. Company Description MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.