Contract: Principal Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Upwork is seeking a Principal Kubernetes Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our extensive Kubernetes-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes and its ecosystem, with proven expertise in architecting scalable, secure, and highly available containerized solutions.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with microservices and Service Mesh architectures at scale
• Expert-level knowledge of Linux systems
• High-level experience with at least one programming/scripting language such as Java, Python, or Bash
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure provisioning and continuous deployment with Terraform and ArgoCD
• Extensive experience with Helm as a templating tool
• Experience with security best practices related to infrastructure and platform design
• Experience with supporting ML workloads in Kubernetes cloud deployed clusters
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in written professional English
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting complex issues

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vacation days
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay