Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Kubernetes DevOps Engineer / Platform Automation Engineer


Location: Hybrid - Denver, CO (Onsite 4 Days/Week)

Duration: Contract

Client: Direct Client - Multinational Telecommunications Technology Company

Note: Local Denver candidates only
Onsite Interview strong only


CKA & CKAD certified Kubernetes expert with strong AWS, Terraform (IaC), CI/CD (GitLab), Docker, Helm, Linux, Python/Bash scripting, microservices, networking (DNS/routing), and production troubleshooting experience.

Candidates must hold BOTH :

• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
• CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)

Please apply only if you have both active certifications.

Position Overview:


Our direct client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology company, is seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes DevOps Engineer / Platform Automation Engineer to design, implement, and advocate for automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within a Kubernetes-based PaaS ecosystem.


This role supports internal API Gateway and Identity Provider (IDP) platforms built primarily on open-source technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about DevOps best practices, cloud architecture, automation, and scalable platform engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement Kubernetes-based platform automation solutions
• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (build, scan, publish, deploy)
• Support and guide API Gateway and IDP application teams
• Manage Kubernetes cluster architecture, control plane, and resource optimization
• Implement AWS cloud security best practices (IAM, Security Groups, KMS)
• Configure and manage service mesh technologies (Istio/Envoy)
• Perform root cause analysis and production troubleshooting
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, and scalability of distributed systems
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical production escalations

Required:

• 6+ years of experience in Systems Administration and/or Software Engineering (AWS environment)
• 4+ years of experience with:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
  • CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab preferred)
  • Kubernetes ecosystem (cluster architecture, troubleshooting, resource management)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Helmfile
  • AWS (IaaS, Security Groups, IAM Roles, KMS)
  • Linux systems & virtualization
  • Bash, Shell scripting, Python
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills (English)

Preferred :

• Java application development knowledge
• Experience supporting API Gateway and Identity Platform teams
• Experience in telecommunications environments
• Knowledge of Istio/Envoy service mesh