Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

3B Staffing LLC

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

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