Engineer (Austin)

Job Title : Kubernetes Engineer

Location : Austin, TX (Onsite)

Work Schedule : Tuesday Thursday (Onsite)

Job Summary

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.

Mandatory Skills

Required Skills & Qualifications