Cloud Engineer - Container Platforms

Cloud Engineer - Container Platforms

Jersey City

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -052026-107081

Date Posted: 05/21/2026

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Description:

Jersey City, NJ with additional work locations in Merrimack, NH and Westlake, TX

Our client seeks a Cloud Engineer to join the Container Management Platforms area and help build and operate scalable Kubernetes platforms on AWS and Azure. You will extend Kubernetes through operators and custom resources, develop SDKs in Go or Python, and drive CI/CD and DevOps practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, open source engagement, and continuous learning within small autonomous teams.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across EKS and AKS.

• Extend Kubernetes with operators and custom resources.

• Develop platform tooling and SDKs in Go or Python.

• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.

• Build scalable and secure cloud applications and platform services.

• Apply software engineering principles and best practices to platform development.

• Collaborate within a cross-functional team and contribute to open source initiatives.

• Operate with autonomy to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Experience Requirements:

• Five or more years of experience with a foundation in software development and cloud engineering.

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes core concepts and cluster operations.

• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.

• Proficiency in Java or Go with experience creating SDKs and automation scripts.

• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment.

• Demonstrated DevOps mindset and practices.

• Bonus: Familiarity with GitOps tooling such as Argo CD.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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