Cloud Container Engineer

Job Description

You will be responsible for performing level 1 and level 2 support tasks and contributing to the ongoing improvement of our Kubernetes operations.

• Cluster Management and automation:
• Monitor and maintain the health of Kubernetes clusters to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Assist in routine maintenance tasks, including cluster upgrades, control plane upgrades, and security-focused updates for operational and client node groups.
• Participate in triaging and resolving issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure, networking, storage, and security.
• Perform routine AWS module upgrades, manage SSL certificate rotations, secrets management, and Terraform state refresh/updates.
• Learn and apply Kubernetes best practices and automation techniques to improve operational efficiency.
• Security and Vulnerability Management:
• Conduct image vulnerability remediation, ensuring secure deployments by rolling out newer Docker images after remediation (75+ images).
• Address Kyverno policy violations on customer workloads and remediate security concerns.
• Perform ArgoCD version upgrades to maintain secure GitOps workflows and Helm chart upgrades for operational security.
• Collaboration & Support:
• Work closely with development teams to understand and support containerized applications, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
• Assist in implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform for managing Kubernetes clusters and automating operational tasks.
• Collaborate on the rollout of new Helm chart updates across multiple environments, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Perform routine AWS module upgrades, manage SSL certificate rotations, secrets management, and Terraform state refresh/updates.
• Documentation
• Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities and collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts and containerization technologies (Docker, containerd)
• Familiarity with atleast one of the container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Exposure to infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is a plus
• Fundamental understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.

• WFH setup, Retirement benefits, Health & insurance