Engineer; Austin

Job Title :
Kubernetes Engineer

Location :
Austin, TX (Onsite)

Work Schedule :
Tuesday Thursday (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to design, build, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have expert-level Kubernetes administration skills, strong Linux fundamentals, and hands‑on experience with cluster upgrades, automation, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems.

This role requires a self‑starter who can take ownership of projects end‑to‑end and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Design, build, and administer Kubernetes clusters from scratch in both on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Manage and maintain all Kubernetes components (API server, etcd, scheduler, controller manager, kubelet, networking, etc.).
• Perform Kubernetes version upgrades, patching, and cluster lifecycle management with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Kubernetes, container orchestration, networking, and distributed systems.
• Work extensively with Linux systems, including performance tuning, security, and system‑level debugging.
• Build and manage containerized workloads using Docker and related container technologies.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure and deployments using tools such as Ansible.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, reliability, and security of Kubernetes platforms.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.
• Take full ownership of assigned projects, from design and implementation to documentation and ongoing support.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Kubernetes in on‑premises environments.
• Proven experience performing Kubernetes version upgrades in production environments.
• Strong Linux expertise, including system administration and troubleshooting.

• Expert‑level experience in Kubernetes administration.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and Linux internals.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerization concepts.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Ansible.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.