Kubernetes Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ref#7829

 

A leading software firm based in Malta is looking for a Kubernetes Engineer to join their team in Malta (or remotely from within the EU). You will be designing, implementing, and managing Azure Kubernetes Service clusters, ensuring that business requirements around high availability, scalability and security are met. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of3 years' experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes development and administration in a production environment. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then we look forward to receiving your CV for this Malta (or remote within EU) based Kubernetes Engineer role.
 
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Designing, implementing, and managing Azure Kubernetes Service clusters, ensuring that business requirements around high availability, scalability and security are met.
  • Performing upgrades and patch management for AKS clusters.
  • Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • Designing and maintaining Helm charts and YAML to deploy workloads to Kubernetes.
  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Flux.
  • Establishing monitoring systems and alerting procedures.
  • Documenting your work for other colleagues to follow and refer to
CANDIDATE PROFILE
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes development and administration in a production environment.
  • Expertise in containerisation and Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with GitOps tools like Flux.
  • Strong working experience with IaC tools like Terraform.
  • Experience working with Helm and YAML scripts.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, ideally their Platform as a Service offerings (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure SQL, Key Vault, etc.).
  • Experience working across both Linux and Windows.
  • Excellent skills in PowerShell.
  • Effective source control management with Git.
  • Build and Release Management using Azure DevOps or a similar product.
  • Experience monitoring large distributed systems using technologies such as ELK, Datadog, Prometheus and tooling provided by cloud platform vendors.
  • Awareness and interest in technology trends to adopt new cutting-edge tools.
  • BSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Preferably acquired one or more Kubernetes certifications (Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer).
  • Aptitude for learning new technologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
COMPANY BENEFITS
  • 30 days of vacation leave, balancing rest and productivity for optimal output.
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Paid training and courses such as study leave to acquire invaluable skillsets for enhanced proficiency.
  • Additional pay or vacation days for any extra time that you may have spent working.
  • Complimentary hardware for your remote office, custom-tailored to your preferences.
  • Work from the Malta office or fully remote within the EU
 
To apply for this position, please email your CV to Michelle Cooper, michellec@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +356 21680800 for further information.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
Job Summary
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    8 October 2024
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    Permanent
  • 7829
  • michellec@grsrecruitment.com