DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist

Experience: 4.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Hybrid (Mumbai)

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Ripplehire)

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:

Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud

Ripplehire is Looking for:

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes primarily Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable containerized infrastructure, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills

Kubernetes Infrastructure & Deployment

Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters

Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and maintenance with minimal downtime

Deploy and manage multiple microservices with ingress controllers and networking

Configure storage solutions and persistent volumes for stateful applications

Required Skills:

3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments, primarily on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and GKE-specific features

Deep understanding of Docker, container orchestration, and GCP networking concepts

Knowledge of Helm charts, YAML/JSON configuration, and service mesh technologies

CI/CD, Monitoring & Automation

Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes deployments

Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

Leverage AI tools and automation to improve team efficiency and task speed

Create dashboards and implement GitOps workflows

Required Skills:

Proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms

Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar monitoring solutions

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Familiarity with AI/ML tools for DevOps automation and efficiency improvements

Cost Optimization & Application Management

Responsibilities:

Analyze and optimize resource utilization across Kubernetes workloads

Implement right-sizing strategies for services and batch jobs

Deploy and manage Java-based applications and MySQL databases

Configure horizontal/vertical pod autoscaling and resource management

Required Skills:

Experience with resource management, capacity planning, and cost optimization

Understanding of Java application deployment and MySQL database administration

Knowledge of database operators, StatefulSets, and backup/recovery solutions

Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Go)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with additional Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Build)

Knowledge of GKE advanced features (Workload Identity, Binary Authorization, Config Connector)

Experience with other cloud Kubernetes services (AWS EKS, Azure AKS) is a plus

Knowledge of container security tools and chaos engineering

Experience with multi-cluster GKE deployments and service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)

Familiarity with AI-powered monitoring and predictive analytics platforms

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving skills with innovative mindset toward AI-driven solutions

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments with attention to detail

Proactive approach to identifying issues using modern tools and AI assistance

Ability to mentor team members and promote AI adoption for team efficiency

Join our team and help shape the future of our DevOps practices with cutting-edge containerized infrastructure.

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