Bluestaq is looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer focused on Kubernetes Development to design, develop, and manage containerized applications deployed on Kubernetes clusters, aiming to build scalable, reliable, and secure applications.
Requirements
- You know Kubernetes inside and out, from Helm and Kustomize to the Kubernetes API.
- You've worked with AWS, GCP, or Azure, and their managed Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS).
- Proficient in Go, Python, or Java, and familiar with tools like Maven, Gradle, and Quarkus.
- You live and breathe Docker and understand the ins and outs of containerization.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Git workflows.
- You're fluent in Kubernetes networking, including service meshes like Istio, ingress controllers, and DNS.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and unshakably calm in the face of complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain powerful applications running on Kubernetes clusters.
- Bring apps to life in containers using Docker, optimizing for performance and portability.
- Manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, ensuring they hum with high availability and scalability.
- Build and refine automated CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Bitbucket.
- Implement top-notch monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Partner with DevSecOps teammates and development team to deliver flawless application deployments.
- Weave security best practices into the Kubernetes environment, safeguarding applications and sensitive data.
Other
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Partner daily with distributed teams, bridging time-zone gaps to drive architectural decisions.
- Must be available 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Thursday, for live collaboration with international partners; remaining schedule is flexible within standard Bluestaq core business hours.
- This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
- To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.
