Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

About the role

Join a high-performing infrastructure engineering team as a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer and help build, optimize, and automate enterprise-scale Kubernetes environments that support critical business operations. In this hands-on role, you'll design, implement, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters while driving platform reliability, scalability, and performance. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers to automate infrastructure using Python or Bash, implement cloud-native best practices, and troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and application issues across AWS and Azure environments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Kubernetes experience, a strong background in containerization, and expertise with cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps tools such as Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Grafana, or Prometheus.

Location: Houston, Texas
Job type: Contract
Work hours: 8am to 5pm
Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in enterprise environments.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kubernetes-related issues involving networking, storage, and application deployments.
• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline platform operations and reduce manual effort.
• Implement Kubernetes security best practices and configuration management.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to support platform enhancements and operational excellence.
• Monitor platform health and performance using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through automation and infrastructure modernization.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be authorized to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts including Pods, Services, Deployments, StatefulSets, and persistent storage.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience supporting Kubernetes in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.
• Experience with Helm and Kubernetes package management.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools including Grafana, Prometheus, and Dynatrace.
• Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects are a plus.

Pay

$49 - $54 per hour

Schedule

8am to 5pm