Lead Platform / DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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 .

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Platform Engineer to join our growing Edge team. This is a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes while valuing mentorship, collaboration, and open communication.

You will be responsible for the overall architecture, design, automation, optimization, and operation of our Kubernetes-based platform, supporting our Galleon mobile data centers and cloud integration. You will work on building and managing resilient, secure, and scalable Kubernetes environments across diverse edge locations and cloud infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of our distributed computing platform.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Architect and Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and management of highly available Kubernetes clusters on-prem (Galleon data centers) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments. This includes designing the cluster layout, resource allocation, and storage configurations.
• Mentor and Guide team members in administering, maintaining, and monitoring the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers) and storage solutions (PV / PVC, Storage Classes, CSI drivers).
• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure Local and HCI environments.
• Maintain and monitor containerized platform services running within the clusters and robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators, promoting automation, repeatability, and reliability.
• Support and troubleshoot complex issues related to the Kubernetes platform, containerized services, networking, and infrastructure.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning).
• Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI / CD integration), and infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Lead the optimization of Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization, particularly in edge environments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Work in collaboration with software engineering, DevOps, security teams, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and secure operation of applications on Kubernetes.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of new technologies from the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building self-healing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join?

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates : To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

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Compensation

$180,000—$225,000 USD

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

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.