Platform​/DevOps Engineer; Kubernetes-Linux-Azure Local

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Platform/Dev Ops Engineer to join our growing Edge team. In this role, you will focus on the deployment, automation, and operation of our hybrid Azure Local and Kubernetes-based deployments on bare-metal infrastructure. You will support our Galleon mobile data centers and AEP integration, ensuring the reliability and performance of our distributed computing platform across diverse edge locations.

Location:

office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

• Deploy and manage Azure Local environments on bare-metal servers across edge data centers.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters across on-prem (Galleon) and cloud (Azure) environments.
• Administer and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins) and storage solutions (CSI drivers, PV/PVC).
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Helm to ensure repeatable and reliable deployments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash) for scalable infrastructure provisioning.
• Support cluster operations and deployment pipelines to streamline software delivery to the edge.
• Apply Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, Network Policies, and Secrets Management.
• Use Azure Arc to monitor distributed instances and ensure consistent security policies across the fleet.
• Troubleshoot issues related to bare-metal infrastructure, networking, and containerized services while contributing to on-call rotations.

• 5 years of experience in Dev Ops, SRE, or Platform Engineering roles.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience administering production Kubernetes clusters.
• At least 1 year of experience with Azure services (Azure Arc, AKS) or equivalent cloud providers.
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration and system troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Practical experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting in Python or Bash.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Power Shell for automation.

• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Local/Azure Stack HCI.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• CKA or CKAD Kubernetes certifications.

$115,200 - $144,000 USD (base salary). This role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits.

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation.

Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.