Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) Engineer

Job-ID29032737Reference26-22159Hybrid - 2-3 days a week at Jacksonville, FLPanel interview- Video required **On-site In-person meeting/interview once selected**Position Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our Kubernetes infrastructure on Amazon EKS. You will support our platform's reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with development and operations teams.Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and manage Amazon EKS clusters in production environments Implement container image management workflows using Amazon ECR Design and maintain continuous deployment pipelines with Argo CD, Jenkins Monitor cluster health, performance, and cost optimization Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement solutions Document infrastructure architecture and runbooks Collaborate with development teams on containerization best practices Manage IAM roles, security policies, and network configurationsRequired Experience 5+ years with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms Hands-on experience deploying and managing Amazon EKS clusters Proficiency with Amazon ECR for container image storage and lifecycle management Working knowledge of Argo CD for GitOps-based deploymentsStrong understanding of AWS services (VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2) Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) Solid grasp of networking, DNS, and load balancing conceptsPreferred Qualifications AWS certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or CKA) Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes package management Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Background in CI/CD pipeline design Knowledge of container security scanning and complianceSoft Skills Strong problem-solving and communication abilities Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharingWork Environment: This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”