Kubernetes Expert

Scope

The Kubernetes expert is the technical referent for Kubernetes in a team of DevOps engineers. He participates in the team’s objectives with a focus on designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and applications running on Kubernetes. He coaches other development teams on how to effectively design, package and deploy their applications in Kubernetes as well as how to configure and monitor them effectively. He introduces and manages processes and relevant tools to support the CI/CD pipeline of these applications.

 

Job Description

  • Build and deploy the EVS Kubernetes clusters, on-premises or in the cloud.
  • Support other teams to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot their Kubernetes clusters.
  • Coach the development teams on how to effectively design, package and deploy their applications in Kubernetes as well as how to configure and monitor them effectively.
  • Introduce and manage processes and relevant tools to support the CI/CD pipeline of these applications.
  • Participate in architecture enhancement and scalability aspects of the solution
  • Create or maintain technical documentation
  • Make work estimates for the tasks assigned to you
  • Plan, track and report your daily work and your assigned tasks to your direct manager
  • Follow the EVS software development process (Source Control Management, Defect Tracking, Coding Rules, Continuous Integration)
  • Coach and guide junior team members
     

Profile

  • Engineer, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science (high school or university)
  • At least 3 years of experience with Kubernetes

 

Technical skills :

  • Relevant experience in Containers / Docker, Kubernetes on-premises (microk8s, kubespray) and in the cloud (AWS EKS)
  • Knowledge about DevOps tools and frameworks applied to Kubernetes (GitOps, Flux, or similar)
  • Knowledge about Kubernetes packaging and configuration management tools (Kustomize, Helm)
  • Knowledge of Linux
  • Experience with CI/CD software (preferably TeamCity)
  • Experience with the Kubernetes operators PostgreSQL Zalando, Cass, Elastic Cloud, or Strimzi is a plus.
  • Experience with Ansible and Terraform is a plus
  • Experience in Agile Application Development & Scrum methodologies is a plus

 

Soft skills :

  • Focus on quality, detail-minded, willing to take care of customer point of view
  • A critical but constructive mindset focused on delivery constraints and pragmatism
  • Open for changes and continuous learning
  • Capable of executing tasks autonomously, of planning and communicating planning and progress, of getting help where needed
  • Shows initiative, is curious and communicates well about initiatives
  • Good written and verbal communication skills share information actively; respond properly, reports on time; accept criticism and other opinions, addresses criticism constructively
  • Excellent team player
  • High-stress resistance; does not give up in crisis; does not lose control under pressure

 

Languages :

  • Fluent in French or English
  • Working knowledge of English

 

Offer

You will benefit from working in a friendly, lively environment having ambitious commercial objectives. Our dynamic and young team brings the best out of motivated potentials. In addition, you will receive a competitive salary and a range of other employee benefits.