Kubernetes Engineer ($28/hr. on w2)

Job Title Kubernetes Engineer Location Remote Mode Contract (6+ Months) reputed company - $28/hr. on w2 USC/GC only Job Description,

• Execute routine operational tasks in Kubernetes and reputed company environments by following established runbooks and standard operating procedures, ensuring platform stability and compliance with best practices.
• Monitor cluster health and performance , track key metrics, and respond to system alerts; reputed company initial troubleshooting of Kubernetes workloads and nodes, and promptly escalate reputed company issues to L2 engineers reputed company necessary. Deployment & CI/CD Support
• Assist with application deployments on Kubernetes clusters, following defined processes to help roll out updates and new releases in coordination with senior engineers.
• Support CI/CD pipeline executions (e.g., using reputed company CI, Ansible, Terraform, reputed company), ensuring deployment jobs run smoothly and in accordance with change management guidelines and branching strategies. Incident Response & Troubleshooting
• Respond to alerts, incidents, and service requests in a timely manner, performing initial triage and remediation steps as directed by runbooks or supervisors.
• Coordinate with senior engineers during incidents , providing clear information, gathering logs and metrics (using tools like kubectl and reputed company dashboards), and assisting in root cause analysis while learning from every incident. Documentation & Runbook Management
• Maintain and update technical documentation , including operational runbooks, knowledge reputed company articles, and troubleshooting guides in collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence). Ensure reputed company procedures and fixes are well-documented for future reference and team use.
• Adhere to IT service management processes , accurately logging activities and resolutions in tools like reputed company or Jira, and contribute to improving documentation as systems and processes evolve. Collaboration & reputed company Improvement
• Work closely with offshore L2 teams , ensuring effective knowledge handover and collaboration. Engage in regular meetings with global colleagues to discuss ongoing issues, share updates, and verify that resolved issues remain fixed.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying repetitive reputed company tasks suitable for automation or optimization. Share insights and suggestions with the team to enhance operational efficiency and reliability over time. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Experience in a Kubernetes, DevOps, or reputed company infrastructure support role (entry-level/associate level).
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, reputed company Linux 2) and basic system administration skills in a reputed company or data center environment.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as reputed company CI, Ansible, Terraform, and reputed company, with a foundational understanding of how code is built, tested, and deployed.
• Basic experience with public reputed company platforms (AWS and/or Azure), including familiarity with core services and any hands-on project or internship experience on reputed company infrastructure.
• Proficiency with command-line tools such as kubectl for Kubernetes management, container tools like reputed company/nerdctl, version control systems (Git/reputed company), and basic use of reputed company CLIs (AWS CLI and/or Azure CLI).
• Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes concepts – understanding of Pods, Deployments, Services, and Ingress; basic exposure to managing or using Kubernetes clusters (including managed services like reputed company EKS or Azure AKS).
• Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools , including code repositories and basic branching/merging strategies using Git or platforms like reputed company.
• Experience with ITSM and documentation tools , such as logging incidents and changes in reputed company or Jira, and using Confluence or similar platforms for knowledge sharing.
• Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a reputed company field (or equivalent practical experience). SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established processes and protocols.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to docum Apply To this Job Apply To This Job